CECAFA U18: Kenya's final squad named
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Reading Time: 1min | Thu. 23.11.23. | 17:11
The Kenya U18 team kicks off its campaign on Saturday against Sudan in Kisumu
Coach Salim Babu has named the U-18 national team squad for the upcoming CECAFA U-18 Boys Championship.
The team boasts of a blend of school team players and and those that participate in various tournaments and FKF run leagues in the country.
An FKFPL contingent of Kariobangi Sharks’ Stanley Wilson and Sigmun Maina, Sofapaka’s Baron Ochieng, Ulinzi Stars' Lucas Maina and Kakamega Homeboyz’s Ibrahim Wanzala will add much needed experience.
FKF, NSL and Division One clubs Rainbow FC and MOFA also add experienced players to the squad. Notable names include Tyron Kariuki, Manzur Suleiman and Joseph Bate while USA-based Louis Ingavi and Nastic Sports Academy trio of Aldrine Kibet, Amos Wanjala and Alvin Kasavuli also make the squad.
Kenya has been placed in group A alongside Somalia, Rwanda, Sudan and Djibouti and will face Sudan in their opening match on Saturday. The tournament kicks off on November 25th and will run until December 9th in Kisumu and Kakamega.
Final Squad
Goalkeepers: Ibrahim Wanzala, Joshua Keya, Junior Odhiambo.
Defenders: Baron Ochieng, Joseph Bate, Amos Wanjala, Manzur Okwaro.
Midfielders: Stanley Wilson, Dalphene Ezekiah, Tyron Kariuki, Lucas Maina, Adrian Oloo, Elly Awino,Sigmun Maina, Alvin Kasavuli, Collins Ochieng, Kevin Musambai, Joseph Omuse, Humphrey Omondi.
Forwards: Syphas Otieno, Dancan Odhiambo, Louise Ingavi, Aldrine Kibet.
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