Harambee Stars hosts Burundi in a 2026 World Cup qualifier this afternoon at the Bingu National Stadium in Malawi from 4PM EAT. The Kenyan National team has been hit with injuries and will miss key players for this fixtures notably left back Erick “Marcelo” Ouma, centerback Joseph Okumu and speedy winger Ayub Timbe. Attacking midfielder Eric Johana is also missing after going AWOL when the team was in camp in Kenya. Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma declares full fitness, eyes return to Rakow in Poland and Harambee StarsAll these dynamics mean Harambee Stars coach Head Coach Engin Firat will have to rejig his squad. The major change is expected to be at the back. Experienced left-back Aboud Omar is expected to fill in for Marcelo while England-based Zak Vyner could be in line for his debut. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8142191##Here’s how I think the team will line up. Bruce Kamau, Adam Wilson and Rupia dropped as Firat names final Harambee Stars squadProbable Harambee Starting XI against Burundi 2026WCQ: Harambee Stars eye victory over BurundiGoalkeeper: Patrick Matasi Defenders: Daniel Anyembe, Zak Vyner, Johnstone Omurwa, Aboud OmarMidfielders: Anthony Akumu, Richard Odada, Rooney Onyango, Clifton Miheso. Forwards: Kenneth Muguna, Michael Olunga The game will be live on KBC.
