Kenya Under-20 head coach Salim Babu has released his final squad that is set for duty at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-20 CECAFA qualifiers in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.Stanley Wilson, who plies his trade with Swedish top-tier side AIK, and Aldrine Kibet from Nastic Sports Academy, are some of the big names who have been included in the squad.##NAJAVA_MECA_8387086##Kenya has been drawn against hosts Tanzania, Rwanda, Sudan and Djibouti, while defending CECAFA champions Uganda will compete in Group A alongside last edition’s finalists South Sudan, Burundi, and Ethiopia.In a squad that is dominated by players who participated in last year’s CECAFA U18 Boys Championships, Babu has also named five new names in his team.The players are headlined by AFC Leopards youngster Kelly Madada, FC Talanta’s Phabian Sheldon, and Nairobi City Stars’ Rodgers Wasega.Also in line for debuts are Lawrence Okoth (MOFA), and Mombasa United’s Jackson Imbiakha.Tusker FC’s Odoyo ready for Harambee Stars challengeAdditionally, Hassan Beja and William Gitamu have earned their spots after featuring in the 2024 COSAFA tournament.The squad, which expects to link up with Wilson on Sunday, held their final training session on Friday at Mpesa Foundation in Thika, and will leave the country on Friday 4 October. The tournament will be played across three venues including Azam Complex, KMC Stadium and the Major General Isamuhyo Stadium.5 FKF presidential aspirants raise 7 concerns ahead of electionsThe top two teams from each group will automatically advance to the semi-finals. Thereafter, the two finalists will earn the honour of representing the CECAFA region at the AFCON U-20 tournament next year.Final SquadGoalkeepersIbrahim Wanzala, Joshua KeyaDefendersBaron Ochieng, Manzur Suleiman, Jackson Imbiakha, Joseph Bate, Amos Wanjala, Rodgers ObusuMidfieldersStanley Wilson, Tyron Kariuki, Kelly Madada, William Gitamu, Phabian SheldonForwardsLouise Ingavi, Andres Odhiambo, Aldrine Kibet, Kevin Wanganya, Hassan Beja, Dalphene Ezekiah, Lawrence Okoth
