Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has explained why he included midfielder Anthony Akumu, who is currently clubless, into the senior National team squad that is set to participate in the Four Nations Tournament in Malawi.The coach also hinted that the former Gor Mahia midfielder could join a new team “soon”.”Anthony is a top professional and he has been training even when clubless. He has done well for us and there was no reason to omit him. He is joining a new outside the country very soon.” Firat said.KC confirmed the signing of Anthony Akumu today. Here is what fans can expect:-Tackling ✅( watch how he makes lightweight of Ekstein)-shooting with both feet ✅-athleticism ✅-goals ✅ – passing ✅The 27yo looks an impressive addition to an already formidable team. ✌🏽 pic.twitter.com/Cof1qV00uz— The Favered One (@DelmainFaver) January 15, 2020 Akumu left Japanese top-tier side Sagan Tosu following the expiry of his contract in January and is said to have attracted interest from several clubs within Africa and also outside.Gor Mahia leftback latest inclusion into Harambee Stars squadAt Sagan Tosu, he struggled to get game time and only featured sparingly in Cup games.Another surprising call up to the National team is Bandari goalkeeper Bryne Odhiambo who has not played any competitive game since November 2023.Harambee Stars provisional squadGoalkeepersIan Otieno (Zesco-Zambia), Patrick Matasi (Kenya Police), Byrne Odhiambo (Bandari), Bonphas Munyasa (Muranga Seal)DefendersCollins 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)MidfiledersAlphonce Omija (Dhofar-Oman), Kaycie Odhiambo (AFC Leopards), Chris Erambo (Tusker), Richard Odada (Aalborg-Denmark), Anthony Akumu (Sagan Tosu), Kenneth Muguna (Kenya Police), David Sakwa (Bandari), Shariff Musa (Gor Mahia), Ayub Timbe (Sebail-Azeberijan), Eric Johanna (UTA-Romania), Rooney Onyango (Gor Mahia)ForwardsJohn Avire (Sekka), Michael Olunga (Duhail-Oman), Jonah Ayunga (ST. Mirren-Scotland), Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia)
