Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has made three changes to his squad ahead of Kenya’s match against Namibia at the Orlando Stadium in South Africa on Tuesday evening.Headlining the changes is the inclusion of St. Mirren striker Jonah Ayunga, who comes in the place of Eric Johanna upfront.##NAJAVA_MECA_8326501##The other alteration from Friday’s barren draw against Zimbabwe is the dropping of Gor Mahia mercurial midfielder Austin Odhiambo, for John Avire.The expected change, on the other hand, is the naming of Amos Nondi as the starting right-back, coming on to replace the injured Alphonce Omija, who is missing from the matchday squad.🎥 Arrivals 🇰🇪#HarambeeStars #Tunaweza pic.twitter.com/tcfM0VVErc— Harambee Stars (@Harambee__Stars) September 10, 2024 The game kicks off at 1900 (EAT).HARAMBEE STARS STARTING XI VS NAMIBIAByrne Odhiambo, Amos Nondi, Erick Ouma, Joseph Okumu, Slyvester Owino, Antony Akumu, Rooney Onyango, Richard Odada, John Avire, Duke Abuya, Jonah Ayunga.Ayunga handed massive opportunityShortly after Zimbabwe’s draw, questions – including from former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee – were asked about Firat’s decision not to field strikers.And as if having listened to the calls, the coach hands Ayunga his first senior debut, and is expected to start in the number nine role.This will be Ayunga’s first decent chance at making an impression in the national team, months after his one-minute cameo against Malawi in March.Jonah Ayunga eager to make father proud ahead of Harambee Stars debutAvire on the left wingAvire’s 23-minute contribution from the bench against Zimbabwe seems to have made it an easy decision for Firat, as the 27-year-old comes on in place of Austine Odhiambo, who was deployed in that position on Friday.Avire’s return to the national team in March saw him get a goal against Malawi, and he will prove a key man in a side that will have Eric Ouma bombing forward.Keep up to date with our live blog for the build-up and game updates.LIVE BLOG: Time and where to watch Kenya’s AFCON qualifier against Namibia
