Harambee Stars skipper Michael Olunga has been named in the 4 pm clash against Cameroon at the Mandela Stadium in Namboole, Uganda.Olunga has been battling recurring injuries recently and was rumoured to be unfit for today’s clash after aggravating his hamstring injury in the first leg.However, the coach Engin Firat has named him in the team and will partner with John Avire upfront.##NAJAVA_MECA_8410548##Avire started and scored in the second round of the qualifiers against Namibia last month and had an impressive cameo against Cameroon last Friday.In another change to the team that played in Yaounde, Firat has axed Patrick Matasi, with Bryne Omondi replacing him between the sticks.Matasi was at fault two times in the 4-1 defeat to the Indomitable Lions attracting the wrath of fans who had been urging Firat to bench him.LIVE BLOG: Matasi drops to the bench as Firat names team to face CameroonHow we line up#HarambeeStars pic.twitter.com/pjfiTpY7hX— Harambee Stars (@Harambee__Stars) October 14, 2024 Amos Nondi has also dropped to the bench following the disastrous performance in the first leg as three of the goals conceded were through the right back channel.Daniel Anyembe will operate at right back with Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma on the opposite flank.Joseph Okumu will partner with Johnstone Omurwa at central defence with Anthony Akumu providing cover.Omurwa returns to the team after missing the past three qualifiers due to injuries and club commitments that locked him out of the clashes against Zimbabwe and Namibia.Ismael Dunga reveals reason behind impressive start in IndonesiaRichard Odada will anchor the midfield with Rooney Onyango on the right flank. Duke Abuya has been tasked to supply ammunition to Olunga and Avire.
