The Harambee Stars have begun their preparations for the four-team tournament scheduled to take place in Malawi from 21st March.Coach Engin Firat announced his squad for the tournament, which will include teams from Zambia, hosts Malawi, and Zimbabwe. Each nation will also field their respective U20 teams for a separate tournament in Lilongwe.##NAJAVA_MECA_7959129##Training commenced on Saturday afternoon, with local-based players reporting to camp. Foreign-based players are expected to join the squad on Sunday and Monday as they gear up for the upcoming tournament.Firat is anticipated to trim the squad before their departure for Malawi later in the week.The team is also focused on sharpening their skills for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with matches against Burundi and the Ivory Coast scheduled for June.However, the team faced setbacks with injuries to Poland-based Erick Ouma and France-based Joseph Okumu, who are expected to miss the tournament due to their respective injuries.Meanwhile, the Kenya U20 team, under the guidance of coach Salim Babu, has reported to camp and participated in two build-up matches in preparation for their semi-final match against the hosts.Here’s the provisional squad for the Harambee Stars:Goalkeepers: Ian Otieno (Zesco-Zambia), Patrick Matasi (Kenya Police), Byrne Odhiambo (Bandari), Bonphas Munyasa (Muranga Seal)Defenders: Collins Sichenje (AIK-Sweden), Joseph Okumu (Reims-France), Johnstone Omurwa (Estrela-Portugal), Dennis Ng’ang’a (Zanaco Zambia)Daniel Anyembe (Viborg-Denmark),Amos Nondi (Ararat), Abud Omar (Kenya Police), Eric Ouma (Rakow-Poland), Alphonce Omija (Dhofar-Oman)Midfielders: Kaycie Odhiambo (AFC Leopards), Chris Erambo (Tusker), Richard Odada (Aalborg-Denmark), Anthony Akumu (Sagan Tosu), Kenneth Muguna (Kenya Police), Eric Johanna (UTA-Romania), Rooney Onyango (Gor Mahia)Forwards: John Avire (Sekka), Michael Olunga (Duhail-Oman), Jonah Ayunga (ST. Mirren-Scotland), Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia), Ayub Timbe (Sebail-Azerbaijan), David Sakwa (Bandari), Shariff Musa (Gor Mahia)Wanyama watches from the bench as Montreal suffer last-minute heart break
