Veteran coach Gilbert Selebwa believes Harambee Stars will not be significantly affected by the absence of last season’s FKF Premier League top scorer, Moses Shumah, during the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe continental tourney that is exclusively for players plying their trade in their respective local leagues is set to kick off on Saturday, 2 August in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.Shumah, who won the league’s Golden Boot with 17 goals, completed a move to reigning Zambian champions, Power Dynamos, last week, rendering him ineligible for the tournament, which only features players actively playing in their country’s domestic leagues.##NAJAVA_MECA_9009565##His move weakens Kenya’s attacking options in a department that has been problematic for years. Qatar-based Michael Olunga has been the only consistent scorer for the national team in recent years.However, Selebwa, who coaches SamWest Black Boots, insists the team has enough depth to cope with the striker’s absence. He believes head coach Benni McCarthy has enough talent at his disposal to fill the gap.English League One side provides transfer update on Harambee Stars winger“I don’t think it’s a blow for Harambee Stars. The coach has options to work with, depending on his tactical plan. Many of the young players he called up can fit into what Benni McCarthy wants to achieve,” Selebwa told Citizen Digital.He also urged the technical bench to look beyond the top flight and tap into the National Super League (NSL), where he believes there is untapped talent capable of representing the country.Gor Mahia eyeing former AFC Leopards utility man after Malawian stint“It’s not only FKFPL players who should be considered. The NSL has talent. If you look closely, you’ll definitely find players capable of wearing the national jersey and representing Kenya with pride,” he emphasised.Harambee Stars are expected to report to camp on Thursday as preparations for the regional competition begin in earnest.Kenya Police Bullets unleash transfer war chest with second signing in daysHarambee Stars’ provisional lineupGoalkeepersFaruk Shikhalo (Bandari), Sebastian Wekesa (Kariobangi Sharks), Brian Opondo (Tusker FC)DefendersSiraj Mohammed (Bandari FC), Manzur Suleiman (KCB), Pamba Swaleh (Bandari FC), Abud Omar (Kenya Police), Alphonce Omija (Gor Mahia), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Michael Kibwage (Tusker), Daniel Sakari (Kenya Police), Lewis Bandi (AFC Leopards), Kevin Okumu (KCB)MidfieldersBrian Musa (Kenya Police), Kelly Madada (AFC Leopards), Keith Imbali (Shabana), Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia), Mathias Isogoli (KCB), Staphod Odhiambo (Ulinzi Stars), Austine Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Ben Stanley (Gor Mahia)ForwardsMohammed Bajaber (Kenya Police), Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars), David Sakwa (Bandari), Emmanuel Osoro (FC Talanta), Yakeen Muteheli (Ulinzi Stars), Edward Omondi (Sofapaka), Ryan Ogam (Tusker), Beja Nyamawi (Bandari)Shabana reveal how they beat Gor Mahia to sign Kariobangi Sharks midfielder
