Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has named an attack-minded starting team for the penultimate 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Zimbabwe.With Stars in need of nothing short of three points, Firat has unleashed an arguably strong team for the game that kicks off at 7 pm East African Time.For the second time in the qualifiers, Firat has started with two strikers upfront with Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma also moving from defence to the offensive.##NAJAVA_MECA_8501843##Byrne Omondi has retained his place in between the sticks with Daniel Anyembe and Abud Omar starting as right and left backs respectively.Joseph Okumu will partner Joseph Omurwa at the heart of the defence with Anthony Akumu providing the duo and the rest of the backline with cover.Marcelo and Rooney Onyango will be on the flanks with Jonah Ayunga and Michael Olunga pairing up front.Amos Nondi, a natural midfielder whom Firat has largely been using as a right back has been tasked with supplying ammunition.Zimbabwe vs Kenya LIVE: Harambee Stars face The Warriors in must win Africa Cup of Nations clashInterestingly, Richard Odada, who has been a mainstay since his debut in September 2021, has not been named in the lineup.U20 team captain Amos Wanjala headlines the options Firat has on the bench.Tusker captain Charles Momanyi, Ulinzi midfielder Leshan Mootian, and Polokwane City goalkeeper Brian Bwire are also on the bench.Daniel Sakari, Duke Abuya, Austin Odhiambo, John Avire and Marvin Nabwire have also been benched.While Kenya needs maximum points, a draw will be enough to get Zimbabwe to the AFCON with a match to spare.The two teams laboured fora barren draw in the first leg staged at Mandela Stadium in Namboole, Uganda back in September.Zimbabwe vs Harambee Stars lineups #TeamKenya pic.twitter.com/lAliPzPrlB— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) November 15, 2024
