AFC Leopards quintet of Victor Omune, Kayci Odhiambo, Peter Maker, Clifton Miheso, and Arthur Gitego have received national team call-ups for the September international break, during which the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will be played.Miheso, Omune, and Odhiambo are part of Engin Firat’s team set to play against Zimbabwe and Namibia, while Arthur Gitego has been called up to the Rwanda national team for their matches against Libya and Nigeria Maker on the other will captain South Sudan against South Africa and Congo.Omune in particular is making a comeback after missing call ups in recent months.##NAJAVA_MECA_8290631##“Congratulations to Victor Omune, Kayci Odhiambo, Clifton Miheso, and Arthur Gitego for receiving national team call-ups for the upcoming AFCON 2025 Qualifier matches,” read the statement from Leopards in part.“Omune, Kayci, and Miheso join the Harambee Stars in preparations for qualifier matches against Zimbabwe and Namibia. Gitego has already linked up with his Rwandese compatriots as they prepare for their qualifier matches against Libya and Nigeria. We wish them all the best.”Coach Engin Firat has yet to release his squad for the games, but several clubs have already confirmed that their players have received call-ups to the national team. Foreign-based players set to join the national team camp include Amos Nondi and Richard Odada, whose clubs have confirmed their call-ups to the national fold.Locally, Gor Mahia has confirmed that Sylvester Owino, Austin Odhiambo, Rooney Onyango, and Alphonce Omija will be part of the national team squad. Others include the Kenya Police trio of Abud Omar, Patrick Matasi, and Kenneth Muguna, and Bandari’s Bryne Omondi, among others.Stars Abroad: Scriven Stars in Bryne win as Anyembe picks first win in DenmarkMeanwhile, Zimbabwe has named their squad to face Kenya:Goalkeepers: Washington Arubi (Marumo Gallants), Marley Tavaziva (Brentford), Bernard Donovan (Chicken Inn)Defenders: Gerald Takwara (Al Minna SC), Brendan Galloway (Plymouth Argyle), Munashe Garananga (FC Copenhagen), Andrew Mbeba (Highlanders), Godknows Murwira (Caps United), Emmanuel Jalai (Dynamos), Teenage HadebeMidfielders: Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims), Andy Rinomhota (Cardiff City), Jordan Zemura (Udinese), Walter Musona (Simba Bhora), Daniel Msendami (Marumo Gallants), Brian Banda (FC Platinum), Tawanda Maswanhise (Motherwell), Richard Hachiro (Ngezi Platinum), Tawanda Chirewa (Wolverhampton Wanderers)Forwards: Tinotenda Kadewere (FC Nantes), Douglas Mapfumo (Polokwane City), Prince Dube (Young Africans), Obriel Chirinda (Ngezi Platinum)Technical Team: Michael Nees (Head Coach), Takesure Chiragwi (Assistant Coach), Pernel McKop (Goalkeepers Coach), Abraham Mbaiva (Fitness Trainer), James Makoni (Performance Analyst), Nick Munyonga (Team Doctor), Steve Hungwe (Physiotherapist), Lennon Gwara (Masseur), Shariff Mussa (Team Manager)AFCON 2025Q: Kenya vs Zimbabwe referees named
