As Harambee Stars prepare to take on Mali in a World Cup qualification match on Thursday in Morocco, Mozzart Sport looks at how the National team could line up against the West African with all the players bar Ovella Ochieng now in camp.Coach Engin Fırat is known to prefer a back three, and he is likely to go with that and play with wingbacks.Goalkeeper- Ian Otieno- The Zesco United custodian is the undisputed Kenya One at the moment. He is certain to start between the posts against the West Africans.RCB – Eugene Asike- The Tusker FC captain is becoming a key player for Kenya, he played under Jacob Mulee and Firat has retained him in the team. He is likely to start against Mali again. He takes the right-CB position.Center Back – Joseph Okumu – The Belgium-based defender is part and parcel of the national team. He is key for both the national team and his club. He will slot in the middle of the back three. Abud Omar believes Harambee Stars will qualify for the 2022 World CupLeft Center Back – Joash Onyango – He returns after being left out of the September international calendar. The Simba defender has been a cog for Kenya in the last few years and he slots into the left side of the back three.Left wing-back – Erick Ouma- The Sweden based defender is known for his attacking prowess and he is likely to thrive when used as an attacking outlet. He has played as left-winger before and the wingback position should be an easy task for him.The Stars have landed. We are in #Morocco to play Mali in our third 2022 @FIFAWorldCup Qualifier#Tunaweza pic.twitter.com/wY6yVBkZhs— Harambee Stars (@Harambee__Stars) October 5, 2021 Right wingback- Daniel Sakari – The Tusker FC man is primarily a right-back but he comes into life in the attacking final third. He takes the right-back position.Defensive – Midfield – Richard Odada- Odada impressed on his debut against Uganda in September and also put in a good show against Rwanda. He is viewed as a perfect, long-term replacement for Victor Wanyama.##NAJAVA_MECA_5876786##Central Midfield – Lawrence Juma – The Sofapaka man was named midfielder of the year last season and has been a key player for the national team in the recent past. He started against Uganda and Rwanda and he is likely to line up against the Malians.Central Midfield – Kenneth Muguna – The Azam FC man is now a mainstay in the national team. He is an assured starter with the exit of the likes of Johanna Omolo. He will make a three-man midfield alongside Odada and Juma.Attacking Midfield – Philip Mayaka – The US based midfielder was included in the national squad for the first time by coach Firat who was full of praise for the player during his press conference on Friday. He is likely to start behind the striker.Striker- Michael Olunga- The national team captain is Kenya’s first choice striker and he will most definetely lead the line against Mali. Ismael Gonzalez delighted by return to Harambee Stars
