New Harambee Stars recruit Tobias Knost says it will be a “big honor and opportunity” to finally play for the Kenya national team, when they jet out for Malawi to play two crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Burundi and Ivory Coast.The 24-year-old German-based defender was one of the new faces alongside Bruce Kamau (Perth Glory), John Ochieng (Zanaco), Adam Wilson (Bradford City), and Bristol City defender Zak Vyner who got their first call ups to Engin Firat’s 25-man provisional squad over a week ago.Introducing Engin Firat’s latest Arsenal for Harambee Stars: Tobias Knost, Bruce Kamau, and Adam WilsonAnd speaking to the media for the first time since his arrival to the country last Monday, the right-back, currently playing for German third-tier side SC Verl said: “The invitation was a huge honor. I was very excited to accept this call-up.”Knost, born of a Kenyan mother, added: “To play for the Kenya national team is a big honor and opportunity for myself and it is the biggest dream for every single player to play for the national team. “It is also a chance to represent my motherland. I am very happy to be here.”German-based Tobias Knost is relishing the chance to play for Harambee Stars pic.twitter.com/8SUm9soXyF— Eric Njiru (@EricNjiiru) May 31, 2024 Knost, whose last club game came last weekend in a 2-1 Westphalia Cup final defeat against Arminia Bielefeld – a match he scored – added that settling in Kenya wasn’t without its share of challenges.“The first day was very difficult because of the warm weather and the altitude, but in the last days, I have adapted and felt much better.Asked about his Harambee Stars ambitions, the former Germany U-18 international added: “It’s the first time here myself. I want to make a good impression on the team and the coaching staff. If I get game time, it will be a huge honor for me.##NAJAVA_MECA_8136747##“My ambitions for now are not that high. I just want to give my best in every training session and then see from there.”In the case Knost makes it to the final squad expected to be revealed later on Friday, he will face competition from Viborg’s Daniel Anyembe, but can also slot into center back given the few injuries on that side of the ball.
