Harambee Stars interim coach Francis Kimanzi has unveiled a 32-man provisional squad for the 2025 Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar. This special edition of the tournament will kick off on Friday, January 3, with the final scheduled for Monday, January 13. A draw will soon be conducted to determine the groupings for the participating nations.##NAJAVA_MECA_8593729##The Mapinduzi Cup, organized by the Zanzibar Football Federation, commemorates Zanzibar’s Revolution Day, observed annually on January 12. This year, however, the tournament takes a unique turn by featuring national teams instead of clubs. Besides Kenya, the competing teams include Zanzibar Heroes, Uganda, Kilimanjaro Stars, Burundi, and Burkina Faso.Kimanzi’s squad features three goalkeepers: Kenya’s first-choice Bryne Omondi, KCB’s Farouk Shikalo, and Kariobangi Sharks’ Sebastian Wekesa.In defense, KCB’s Haniff Wesonga and Kenya Police’s Brian Okoth make their return to the national team. AFC Leopards’ versatile player Ronald Sichenje and Sofapaka FC’s rising star Baron Ochieng earn their first call-ups.Fred Ambani on changes made at AFC Leopards following unbeaten startThe midfield sees new faces like Shabana FC’s Brian Michira and Kenya Police FC’s Brian Musa, alongside familiar names such as Isaac Omweri of Nairobi United, Kakamega Homeboyz’s Ben Stanley, and Gor Mahia’s Samuel Kapen. AFC Leopards’ Ovella Ochieng, KCB’s James Kinyanjui, and Shabana’s Darius Mshagha also make their returns.Kimanzi has called up the league’s top strikers for the tournament, led by leading scorer Ryan Ogam. Joining him are Francis Kahiro, Beja Nyamawi, Sydney Lokale, and Moses Shumah.The technical bench includes team doctor Wycliffe Makanga and physiotherapist Noel Mandi, who retain their roles. Kimanzi will be assisted by Zedekiah Otieno and John Kamau, both of whom have worked with him at the national team before. Michael Igendia returns as the fitness coach.CHAN Organizing Committee chairman provides update on Kenya’s preparednessHarambee Stars Provisional Mapinduzi Cup squad:Goalkeepers: Byrne Omondi, Farouk Shikalo, Sebastian WekesaDefenders: Brian Okoth, Charles Momanyi, Hanif Wesonga, Alphonce Omija, Sylvester Owino, Abud Omar, Ronney Onyango, Siraj Mohammed, Baron Ochieng, Ronald Sichenje, Daniel SakariMidfielders: Chris Erambo, Marvin Nabwire, Brian Musa, Michael Mutinda, Boniface Muchiri, Ben Stanley Omondi, Brian Michira, Ovella Ochieng, David Okoth, Isaac Omweri, James Kinyanjui, Samuel Kapen, Darius Msagha, Austin Odhiambo, Kenneth Muguna, Victor Omune, Shaphan Siwa.Forwards: Ryan Ogam, Francis Kahiro, Beja Nyamawi, Sydney Lokale, Moses ShumahTechnical bench: Francis Kimanzi – Head Coach | John Kamau – Deputy Coach | Zedekiah Otieno – Deputy Coach | Arnold Origi – Keeper Coach | Mikael Igediah – Fitness Technology | Wycliff Makanga – Team Doctor | Noel Mandi – PhysiotherapistKenyan midfielder’s value raises by Ksh376 million in 2024
