Kakamega Homeboyz forward Henry Omollo has redirected his ambitions towards earning a place in Kenya’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) squad after missing out on the final Kenya U20 squad.Omollo, who had been part of the Rising Stars training camp for several weeks, was dropped earlier this week as the national junior team intensified its preparations for the upcoming U20 Africa Cup of Nations (U20 AFCON) tournament.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsLatest construction update of brand new Talanta Sports City Stadium [VIDEO]The attacker joins a list of players released from camp, including FC Talanta’s Emmanuel Osoro, Nairobi City Stars defender Rodgers Obusu, and England-born Reuben Grewal Singh.In an interview with Mozzart Sport, Omollo expressed his disappointment at the decision but emphasized his readiness to embrace a new challenge.##NAJAVA_MECA_8841625##“I was optimistic about making the final squad and representing the country in one of Africa’s top youth competitions, which would have been a great platform to elevate my career. Unfortunately, my time with the team has come to an end. That chapter is now behind me, and my focus has shifted to the CHAN tournament. I’m determined to work hard and earn a place in the final squad.”Kenya U20 defender reveals Benni McCarthy’s advice ahead of AFCON U20 tournamentWith three goals to his name in the current FKF Premier League campaign and eight matches remaining, Omollo hopes to hit peak form as he eyes a call-up to the CHAN team.The tournament, reserved for players active in their domestic leagues, was initially scheduled for February but has since been rescheduled to August.##NAJAVA_MECA_8841610##Kenya U20 head coach Salim Babu is set to announce his final 20-man squad on Sunday following a friendly match against Tusker FC.The AFCON U20 championship is slated to run from Sunday, 27 April to Sunday, 18 May.
