Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has made a significant u-turn by calling up Kenya Police FC midfielder Marvin Nabwire to the national team camp, just days after staunchly defending his exclusion from the CHAN preliminary squad.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsNabwire was among several high-performing players left out of the initial squad, alongside clubmate Brian Okoth, Brian Eshihanda (Kakamega Homeboyz), Brian Michira (Shabana FC), and Biron Otieno, who recently moved to Shabana from Kariobangi Sharks.##NAJAVA_MECA_9019115##The omissions drew criticism from fans and observers, especially given their consistent club form in the just-concluded FKF Premier League season.When pressed last week about the omissions that sparked widespread debate, McCarthy was unapologetic.“I have an eye for talent, and the players we picked were by far the ones the technical bench and I believe can take this team to glory,” he said.Zambian champions confirm signing of two best FKF Premier League scorersHe doubled down on his approach, suggesting that the players many were advocating for had only shown flashes of form and were not part of the long-term monitoring process.“The players we’ve selected are those we’ve monitored closely. So, do you risk taking someone based on a couple of good games?” he posed.But just days later, and following a shock 2-1 defeat to a team composed of former Kariobangi Sharks players and other FKF Premier League players, McCarthy appears to have had a change of heart. Nabwire, who featured for the select side in that match, put in a standout performance that reportedly turned heads within the technical bench.New format for CECAFA Four Nations Tournament after Sudan’s withdrawalHours after the game, Nabwire was officially summoned to the national team camp and joined the squad on Tuesday evening.The friendly match, which probably exposed weaknesses in the initial selection, was won by the Sharks side courtesy of goals from Shaphan Oyugi and Eli Asieche, with Austin Odhiambo grabbing the consolation goal for Harambee Stars.Uganda announce much cheaper CHAN tickets compared to KenyaIn the aftermath, McCarthy made additional changes, axing five players from the camp: Ulinzi Stars duo of Staphod Odhiambo and Yakeen Muteheli, Shabana’s Keith Imbali, AFC Leopards’ Kelly Madada, and Tusker’s Brian Opondo.Harambee Stars are scheduled to depart for Tanzania on Saturday, 19 July, for the CECAFA Four Nations Tournament, where they will take on Uganda, Congo Brazzaville, and hosts Tanzania as part of preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).Kenyan midfielder Aldrine Kibet arrives in Spain to complete LaLiga transfer
