The national team Harambee Stars will on Wednesday afternoon play their first four-team tournament match against Pakistan, a team ranked lowly by FIFA.This is after Kenya missed the match against Djibouti due to travel challenges. The Stars arrived in Mauritius on Monday and immediately commenced preparations for the game against the Asian country.##NAJAVA_MECA_7322354##We take a look at the possible lineup that coach Engin Firat will field against Pakistan, who suffered a 3-0 humiliation in the opening game against the hosts.Brian Bwire: He was recently recalled to the national set-up after some good performances between the posts for Tusker, and he is likely to get the nod ahead of Ian Otieno and Byrne Omondi.Amos Nondi- Primarily a midfielder, Nondi has previously been utilized as a right-back and could start in the same position on Wednesday afternoon.Daniel Anyembe- He is one of those who arrived in camp late, but based on his experience, he could be handed a place in the starting lineup. He is likely to take on one of the central defenders’ roles.David Ochieng-He is the most experienced player in the team and one of those that could start. He could partner Anyembe at the heart of defence.Erick Ouma-He is the national team’s first-choice left-back and one of the automatic inclusions in the team sheet.Richard Odada-He has not been playing at the club level but has been a starter in the national setup. He has been described as Victor Wanyama’s potential successor, and against Pakistan, he could be the man to screen the back four.Teddy Akumu-The Japan-based midfielder hasn’t been too lucky with national team assignments, but looking at the squad summoned by coach Firat, he could be an automatic starter, which means the Stars are playing with two pivots.It’s Matchday!!🆚 Pakistan🏆 International Friendly🏟️ Cote D’Or National Sports Complex🗓️ Wednesday, June 14, 2023⌚ 2 pm EAT#HarambeeStars pic.twitter.com/8dRVo9nQt5— Harambee Stars (@Harambee__Stars) June 14, 2023 Joseph Mwangi- He is one of the uncapped players in the squad, and with no other number ten available for selection, this could be his chance to impress.Victor Omune-He is one of the surprise starters against Iran in March, and he is likely to start on the left flank.Abdallah Hassan- He has slowly become a favorite in the national setup, and on Wednesday he is likely to be the man who occupies the right wing.Michael Olunga: He is the captain and Kenya’s best striker. In most matches, he has led the line on his own, and that is likely to continue on Wednesday.Probable starting XI: Brian Bwire, Amos Nondi, Erick Ouma, David Ochieng, Daniel Anyembe, Richard Odada, Teddy Akumu, Joseph Mwangi, Victor Omune, Hassan Abdallah, and Michael OlungaSubs: Ian Otieno, Byrne Odhiambo, Kevin Luke Otiala, Collins Shichenje, Robinson Kamura, Daniel Sakari, Abud Omar, Charles Ouma, Clifton Miheso, Boniface Onyango, Moses Shummah, Benson OmallaPolice attacker Alvin Mang’eni craving for Harambee Stars debut after back to back call ups
