Harambee Stars Coach Engin Firat has named the provisional squad of 24 players for the two upcoming friendly matches against Qatar and South Sudan next month.
The Michael Olunga-captained side play Qatar on September 7 before hosting South Sudan five days later.
The squad comprises a formidable mix of both local and internationally-based players.
Notable among the foreign-based talents are captain Michael Olunga, who plies his trade in Qatar, Masud Juma (Saudi Arabia), Ian Otieno (Zambia), Joseph Okumu (France), and Brian Mandela (South Africa).
Others are Johnstone Omurwa (Portugal), Eric Ouma (Sweden), Amos Nondi (Armenia), Richard Odada (Denmark), and Teddy Akumu (Japan).
China-based Ayub Timbe Masika and Timothy Omondi, currently in Sweden, are making their return to the squad.
Additionally, the squad includes international players with Kenyan roots who ply their trade in Europe.
Danish-born defender Daniel Anyembe, who has previously captained Denmark’s U-23 national team, and Alfred Scriven, who plays for IL Hodd in Norway, have received call-ups once more.
Kenya Police forward Elvis Rupia, and his counterpart David Ochieng also make the list, while Abud Omar of Kenya Police and Moses Shummah from Kakamega Homeboyz have retained their spots as well.
The team reports to camp on Sunday, September 3, 2023.
Provisional squad
Goalkeepers
Ian Otieno (Zesco, Zambia), Bryne Odhiambo (KCB), and Patrick Matasi (Kenya Police FC)
Defenders
Collins Shichenje (AIK, Sweden), Joseph Okumu (Stade Reims, France), Brian Mandela (Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa), Johnstone Omurwa (Estrela, Portugal), David Ochieng (Kenya Police), Daniel Anyembe (Viborg, Denmark), Eric Ouma (AIK, Sweden), Amos Nondi (Ararat, Armenia), and Abud Omar (Kenya Police)
Midfielders
Richard Odada (AaB, Denmark), Teddy Akumu (Sagan Tosu, Japan), Kenneth Muguna (Kenya Police), Timothy Ouma (IF Elfsborg, Sweden), Duke Abuya (Singida Fountain Gate, Tanzania), Abdallah Hasan (Bandari), Ayub Masika (Nanjing City Football Club, China), and Alfred Scriven (IL Hødd, Norway)
Forwards
Moses Shummah (Kakamega Homeboyz), Elvis Rupia (Kenya Police), Michael Olunga (Al Duhail, Qatar)and Masud Juma (Al Jabalain, Saudi Arabia)
