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School Games students dominate Junior Stars final squad for U17 AFCON qualifiers
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Head coach William Muluya has named a 25-man squad featuring a blend of emerging talents, most of whom honed their skills in the KSSSA championships
Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) footballers have taken centre stage in the Junior Stars’ final squad for the upcoming U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers, set to take place from Saturday, 15 November to Tuesday, 2 December, in Ethiopia.
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Head coach William Muluya has named a 25-man squad featuring a blend of emerging talents, most of whom honed their skills in the KSSSA championships.
The Junior Stars will compete in Group A alongside Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rwanda as they seek one of two available slots for the 2026 U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Green Commandos headline the list with Brighton Moses, Julius Ochieng, Derrick Muchiti, and Derrick Khatete making the cut.
Kisumu Day also contributes two key players, Trevor Nassario and Neville Simiyu, which shows the growing influence of school football on the national youth setup.
Kenya will open its campaign against Somalia on Tuesday, 18 November (4:00 p.m.), before facing Rwanda on Friday, 21 November (1:00 p.m.), South Sudan on Monday, 24 November (4:00 p.m.), and hosts Ethiopia on Thursday, 27 November (3:00 p.m.).
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, with the finalists earning CECAFA’s two tickets to the continental showpiece.
The qualifiers present a crucial platform for the young players to gain international experience and showcase their talent to scouts and clubs across Africa.
The team is expected to depart for Ethiopia on Monday.
Final Squad
Goalkeepers:
Georgian Chris, Golan Oliech, William Owino
Defenders:
Cosmas Asunga, Eugene Ochieng, Neville Simiyu, Stephen Ochieng, Edwin Annan, Raphael Omondi, Brighton Moses, Julius Ochieng, Trevor Maluki
Midfielders:
Derrick Muchiti, Wayne Wamaya, Derrick Khatete, Rayse Ochieng, Armstrong Omondi, Brighton Nacheri, Denzel Omollo
Forwards:
Nicholas Onyango, Trevor Nassario, Nathan Achola, Collins Ochieng, Jeconia Agutu, Marcos William
Technical Bench
William Muluya – Head Coach
Peter Okidi – Assistant Coach
Kenedy Mbunga – Assistant Coach
Abdul Iddi Salim – Goalkeeper Coach
Eric Muranda – Strength and Conditioning
Stephen Mwangi – Kit Manager
Andrew Ijela – Safeguarding Officer
Edwin Gumbo – Team Doctor
Shaban Masika – Team Manager
Fixtures
Somalia vs Kenya – November 18, 2025 | 4:00 p.m.
Kenya vs Rwanda – November 21, 2025 | 1:00 p.m.
Kenya vs South Sudan – November 24, 2025 | 4:00 p.m.
Ethiopia vs Kenya – November 27, 2025 | 3:00 p.m.
