Gor Mahia skipper Haron Shakava is elated after his reinstatement to the Harambee Stars provisional squad and was upbeat about Kenya’s chances of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.Harambee Stars kickstart their journey to Qatar with clashes against arch-rivals Uganda and Rwanda in September as they hope to make it out of Group E that also comprises of Mali.Congratulations Captain Haron Shakava… 👏👏👏#Sirkal | #Betsafe pic.twitter.com/dgIgVpiwPz— 🏆 – GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) May 31, 2021 Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Shakava noted that Kenya stands a good chance of making it to their first-ever World Cup tourney but admitted that Rwanda will pose a stern test. “Our chances of qualification are very high because Uganda and Kenya are on the same level in terms of football. The Rwanda game will be a tough one because we will be playing away from home but we will cross that bridge when we get there,” added Shakava. Shakava has endured a topsy-turvey season after being released by former Zambian champions Nkana FC in the middle of the campaign and returned back to Gor Mahia, helping the side to an FKF Cup triumph.🟢 | Good morning to all from Captain Haron Shakava. #Sirkal | #Betsafe pic.twitter.com/mSJIm5yl1m— 🏆 – GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) May 22, 2021 The former Kakamega Homeboyz defender was ecstatic after making a comeback to the squad since he was named by former head coach Francis Kimanzi in the squad to take on Zambia in a friendly last year.“It’s a good feeling to be back in the Harambee Stars squad. Since I received my first ever call up back in 2013, I have been in and out of the squad but I’m under no pressure – I’m just working to make the final squad if I’m given the chance I will deliver my best,” added Shakava.WCQ2022: Odada, Johana make Harambee Stars provisional squad
