Kenya U20 head coach Salim Babu has made two new inclusions to his side expected to take part in the upcoming Four Nations tournament in Lilongwe, Malawi.This comes as he also dropped a massive haul of players – 25 in total – to come up with a final squad of 23 players that on Thursday morning jetted out of the country for the competition scheduled to take place from 22-24 March.The new names in the fold include Gor Mahia center back Joshua Onyango and Sweden based Timothy “Babu” Noor Ouma, whose services were called upon on Wednesday.#RisingStars Travelling Squad pic.twitter.com/MqZuSPylWB— Harambee Stars (@Harambee__Stars) March 20, 2024 The duo come in to add extra boost and experience to a side that will be without the services of foreign-based trio of; Kenya U18 skipper Amos Wanjala, Aldrine Kibet – both of Nastic Sports Academy, Spain – and Louis Ingavi (Montverde Academy, USA).The three played an influential role in Junior Stars’ run to a second place finish in last year’s CECAFA U18 Championships in Kisumu, but a staple part of that team still make up Babu’s squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_7968267##Among them are Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper Ibrahim Wanzala – who will have Ulinzi’s Issa Emuria as his deputy – Baron Ochieng of Sofapaka, Rainbow FC midfielder Tyson Kariuki, Migori Youth midfielder Elly Owade, and FKF Division One club players like MOFA duo of Joseph Bate and Syphus Otieno.The most notable players that have been dropped are Ulinzi Stars’ Lucas Maina, Gor Mahia forward Mark Shaban, Mathare United rightback Fidel Otieno and AFC Leopards midfielder Kelly Madada.The team, while in Malawi, is scheduled to compete in their first match against Zimbabwe at the Bingu National Stadium on Friday 22 March, before facing the hosts on Sunday 24th.Kenya U20 whip Talanta Hela Select team in a friendly matchThe tournament, which comes after two local friendlies, holds significance for the team as it aims to develop and expose elite youth talent, while also serving as preparation for the upcoming 2024 AFCON Under-20 qualifiers later this year.SQUADGoalkeepersIbrahim Wanzala, Issa EmuriaDefendersBaron Ochieng, Junior Masinza, Faiz Ouma, Manzur Okwaro, Paul Ochuoga, Joshua Onyango, Joseph Bate, Collins OchiengMidfieldersStanley Wilson, Timothy Noor, Sigmunn Maina, Andres Odhiambo, Ryan Ogam, Dalphene Ezekiah, Hassan Beja, Linus Munyao, Tyrone Kariuki, James Gachago, Elly OwandeForwardsChristopher Koloti, Syphas Otieno
