Kenya’s national football team, the Harambee Stars, will face Cameroon this afternoon in a pivotal AFCON 2025 qualifier at the Mandela Stadium in Namboole, Uganda. The Stars are eager to bounce back after a heavy 4-1 defeat in the first leg last Friday in Yaoundé, Cameroon, a loss largely attributed to individual mistakes, with three of Cameroon’s goals coming from Kenyan errors.##NAJAVA_MECA_8412057##Having arrived in Uganda on Saturday, the team has been preparing for this crucial match, which is being hosted outside Kenya due to the country’s lack of a CAF-accredited stadium. They previously played their September qualifier against Zimbabwe at the same venue. However, today’s match will be held behind closed doors, as Kenya chose to exclude fans, fearing that local support might sway in favor of Cameroon.This Monday showdown offers Kenya a chance at redemption, with hopes of securing valuable points. Mozzart Sport analyzes the potential starting XI coach Engin Firat could deploy, as several changes are expected.Injury-ravaged Kenya seeks redemption against Cameroon in AFCON qualifierGoalkeeper:Bryne Omondi, the Bandari FC shot-stopper, is likely to start in goal after Patrick Matasi’s struggles in Yaoundé. Omondi impressed in recent games against Zimbabwe and Namibia, and Firat hinted at changes in this position.Defenders:Daniel Anyembe, Eric Ouma, Joseph Okumu, and Johnstone Omurwa are likely to form the backline. Both Ouma and Anyembe completed the full 90 minutes in Yaoundé and are expected to retain their spots. Omurwa missed the match due to injury, while Okumu was limited to the second half due to fitness concerns. If fit, Omurwa and Okumu are likely to partner in central defense, with Ouma and Anyembe as fullbacks.Midfield:Richard Odada, Teddy Akumu, and Duke Abuya are expected to maintain their roles in midfield, having started in Cameroon. Odada and Akumu are likely to operate as a double pivot, with Abuya playing further forward.Attack:Michael Olunga, Timothy Ouma, and Ronney Onyango could form the attacking trio. Olunga, though a major injury doubt, will lead the line if he passes a late fitness test. Onyango is set to start on the right wing, while Ouma will occupy the left, despite it being an unfamiliar role for him. Should Olunga be unavailable, either Jonah Ayunga or John Avire could step in as the central striker.Omondi opens up on Kakamega Homeboyz’s struggles
