The men’s national football team Harambee Stars have made their way to camp ahead of their participation in the Four Nations Tournament scheduled to be held in Mauritius from 11-18 June 2023.The Engin Firat-coached side is set to play Mauritius, Djibouti and Pakistan in the four-team friendly tournament that will take place during the upcoming FIFA international window in June.Harambee Stars will open their campaign by facing Djibouti in their first of three matches on Monday 12. They will then take on Pakistan two days later on Wednesday 14 June before closing their participation in the tournament with a game against hosts Mauritius on Sunday 18.Arriving in the #HarambeeStars camp for the four Nations tournament preparations. pic.twitter.com/6P3seKfzmW— Harambee Stars (@Harambee__Stars) June 6, 2023 In an earlier exclusive interview, Mozzart Sport revealed that the national team, who are not taking part in the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations owing to an earlier FIFA suspension, will be making use of the tournament as they continue their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup whose African qualifiers kick off in November this year.“We had a last-minute opportunity with this tournament which is in the end good for us because I will then have three matches where I can give a lot of players a chance.
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Last time against Iran it was not so easy to let very young and inexperienced players to play, therefore, I think the tournament is a good opportunity for us.We will try new players and check them out because our target is to prepare for the World Cup qualifiers so we need to check all players” Firat told Mozzart Sport.Harambee Stars is in the process of confirming their participation in a four-team friendly tournament expected to take place during the upcoming FIFA international window set for 12-20 June.Expected to face Mauritius, Djibouti and Pakistan.#HarambeeStars pic.twitter.com/RLZC93NG95— Ochieng’ Stephen (@soo_ochieng) May 19, 2023 Among the new faces receiving their maiden call-ups to the 30 man provisional squad are Simon Masaka (Sofapaka), Kevin Luke Otiala (Kariobangi Sharks), Charles Ouma (Kenya Police), and Moses Shummah (Kakamega Homeboyz).Furthermore, Brian Bwire (Tusker), Robinson Kamura (Kakamega Homeboyz) and Bonface Omondi (Gor Mahia) have made a return to the national team, adding valuable experience and depth to the squad.Stars are expected to depart for the tournament on 9 June 2023.Could Harambee Stars skipper be heading to Netherlands?Provisional SquadGoalkeepersIan Otieno (Zesco, Zambia), Bryne Odhiambo (KCB) ,Brian Bwire (Tusker), Simon Masaka (Sofapaka)DefendersJoseph Okumu (Gent, Belgium), Daniel Anyembe (Viborg, Denmark), Eric Ouma (AIK, Sweden) Collins Shichenje (KUPS), Daniel Sakari (Tusker), David Ochieng (Kenya Police), Abud Omar (Kenya Police), Mohamed Siraj (Bandari), Kevin Luke Otiala (Kariobangi Sharks), Robinson Kamura (Kakamega Homeboyz)MidfieldersAmos Nondi (Ararat, Armenia), Richard Odada (Philadelphia Union, USA), Kenneth Muguna (Azam, Tanzania), Teddy Akumu (Sagan Tosu, Japan), Alvin Mangeni (Kenya Police), Clifton Miheso (Kenya Police), Charles Ouma (Kenya Police), Abdallah Hassan (Bandari), Joseph Mwangi (Nzoia Sugar), Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia), Bonface Omondi- (Gor Mahia), Victor Omune (AFC Leopards ).ForwardsMichael Olunga (Al Duhail, Qatar), Masoud Juma (Difaa El Jadidi, Morocco), Moses Shummah (Kakamega Homeboyz), Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia).
