With the 2026 FIFA World Cup expanding to 48 teams, Kenyan forward Jonah Ayunga has opened up on his plans to feature for Harambee Stars in the intercontinental tourney.The 25-year-old is eligible to play for Kenya despite being born in England to a Kenyan father and English mother, having never represented the Three Lions even at junior level.Rattled Aussems hopes to have unregistered players for Sofapaka clashAyunga was however been called up to the Harambee Stars squad back in 2018 but failed to feature after picking up an injury which remains his only national team call-up.The Brighton and Hove Albion graduate who is currently in the books of Scottish side St. Mirren laid bare his plans to don the Harambee Stars jersey in the next edition of the World Cup.“I’m hoping to get back involved with Kenya. I’m still just waiting to hear from them. Whenever they give me the call I’ll be ready to go.I think they’re upping the number of teams in the World Cup next time around as well, which definitely gives you hope you can get there one day. I’m still at a good age and hopefully I’ll be in with the team soon. They didn’t play any games in the last window, but hopefully there will be something arranged soon,” said Ayunga in an interview with Daily Record.##NAJAVA_MECA_6871357##Kenya is yet to qualify for the World Cup but newly appointed Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba revealed his plans to have Harambee Stars qualify for the tournament in 2030.With the Scottish Premier League taking a World Cup break, Ayunga has been utilizing his spare time by watching a number of games, especially ones involving Australia to support his teammate Keanu Baccus.“I’ve been watching as many World Cup games as possible. It’s been great so far. I’ve been tuning in to all the Australia games and it’s been great to see Keanu getting on. Zoo FC puts tumultuous past behind, seek new beginningIt’s crazy to see him there. I’ve been speaking to him whilst he’s been out there and he says it’s just been surreal. He deserved to be there.For every player, the World Cup is seen as the best place you can ever get to in terms of football. You never know. To see Keanu playing against the likes of Mbappe is crazy. You have to dream big. Hopefully we can get there too one day,” added Ayunga.
