Nairobi: Harambee Stars' Head Coach Benni McCarthy has unveiled his final squad for Kenya's final two FIFA World Cup qualifier fixtures against Burundi and Ivory Coast, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) announced today, Friday.
According to Kenya News Agency, FKF stated that both matches will be played away, marking the conclusion of the Harambee Stars' qualification campaign. The squad blends experience with fresh talent. England-based defender, Vincent Harper earns his maiden call-up, while striker Lawrence Okoth steps up from the junior ranks after impressing with the Kenya U20 side at the 2025 U20 AFCON in Egypt, where he netted two goals in the group stage.
Kenya will first face Burundi on October 9, 2025, at Intwari Stadium with kick off set for 4pm EAT, before wrapping up their campaign against Ivory Coast on October 14, 2025, kicking off at 10pm EAT, at Alassane Outtara Stadium. Currently sitting 5th in the group with 9 points, the Harambee Stars will be looking to finish their qualification journey on a positive note. The squad will report to camp in early October, with the final travelling list set to be confirmed following medical and fitness assessments.
The final squad includes goalkeepers Faruk Shikhalo, Byrne Omondi and Brian Bwire. Defenders will feature Manzur Suleiman, Vincent Harper, Sylvester Owino, Alphonce Omija, Collins Sichenje, Michael Kibwage, Ronney Onyango, Abud Omar and Daniel Sakari. Midfielders are Alpha Onyango, Duke Abuya, Timothy Ouma, Ben Stanley, Marvin Nabwire and Austine Odhiambo. Wingers include William Lenkupae, Job Ochieng, Boniface Muchiri. Strikers include Michael Olunga, Ryan Ogam and Lawrence Okoth.