Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has shed some light on the absence of key defender Daniel Anyembe from the national team squad set for Africa Cup of Nations qualifier matches.Anyembe, a constant in the national team in recent times, was conspicuously missing from the roaster when Firat named his provisional squad.The 25-year-old left-back has been making waves with standout performances for both his club IF Viborg and the national team.##NAJAVA_MECA_8305159##Anyembe has featured in all of his club’s six opening games, finding the back of the net on one occasion.The rightback who boasts a unique heritage as the offspring of a Kenyan father and Danish mother, has made eight appearances for the national team, debuting as a second-half substitute in a friendly against Iran.In an interview with Passion Sports, Firat revealed that Anyembe’s absence was due to the player’s request.”Daniel Anyembe requested some time off for personal reasons and I granted him that, ” offered Firat.Back again: Robert Mboya rejoins Mathare UnitedFirat revealed that the door to the national team remained open, and they expect him to link up with the team in the next FIFA International break.”He is still part of the team and will join us in October.”Kenya is set to compete in the AFCON 2025 qualifiers and are placed in Group J where they will go neck to neck against Cameroon, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.Stars Abroad: Timothy Ouma shines in Sweden as IF Elfsborg secures Europa League spotHarambee Stars will play their first match on Friday 6 September against Zimbabwe in Uganda at Stade Mandela National Stadium and the second against Namibia in South Africa.
