Emerging Stars provisional squad for CECAFA tourney named

Kenya U23 head coach Stanley Okumbi has named his provisional squad for the upcoming 2021 CECAFA Senior Championship set to be held in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia from July 3-18.

Among the notable faces is Gor Mahia rookie keeper Caleb Otieno and Nairobi Stima’s Dolph Owino. The most notable omission is fast rising Gor Mahia defender Frank Odhiambo.

In defense Kakamega Homeboyz’s Sylvester Owino, Moses Mudavadi of Nzoia Sugar, and Collins Shichenje of Nzoia Sugar have all been rewarded for their good run at club level.

Marvin Nabwire of AFC Leopards, Faraj Ominde of Tusker, Sofapaka’s Ambrose Sifuna, and Nzoia Sugar duo of Daniel Musamali and Elisha Wekesa are some of the notable inclusions. Benson Omala who recently returned from Sweden, Ken Wanyonyi of Bungoma SuperStars, and Kisumu Hot-Stars hotshot Alfred Emoni are some of the attackers named in the squad.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers

Brian Bwire (Kariobangi Sharks), Caleb Otieno (Gor Mahia), Dolph Junior Owino (Nairobi Stima)

Defenders

Jimmy Ndungi (Tusker), Portipher Odhiambo (Vihiga Bullets), Silvester Owino (Kakamega Homeboyz), Moses Mudavadi (Nzoia), Collins Shichenje (AFC Leopards), Boniface Mwangemi (Kariobangi Sharks), Yussuf Mainge (AFC Leopards), Fredrick Alushula (Kariobangi Sharks), Brian Wepo (KCB)

Midfielders

Joshua Nyatini (Posta Rangers), Marvin Nabwire (AFC Leopards), Sven Yidah (Nairobi City Stars), Vincent Wasambo (KCB), Faraj Ominde (Tusker), Reagan Otieno (KCB), Oliver Maloba (Nairobi City Stars), Peter Thiong’o (AFC Leopards), Francis Mwangi (Mwatate United), Ambrose Sifuna (Sofapaka), Josephat Lopaga (Posta Rangers), Steiner Musasia (Posta Rangers), John Njuguna (Ulinzi Stars), Dennis Musamali (Nzoia Sugar), Elisha Wekesa (Nzoia Sugar)

Forwards

Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia), Henry Meja (Tusker), Sydney Lokale (Kariobangi Sharks), Ken Wanyonyi (Bungoma Superstars), Alfred Tanui (Kisumu All-Stars)

The team kicks off camp this afternoon in preparation for the tournament.