Kenya midfielder Kenneth Muguna has explained why he is not part of the Harambee Stars squad currently in Mauritius for a Four-Nation tournament.

The 27-year-old Muguna was among the players summoned by coach Engin Firat ahead of the tournament that will see Kenya face Pakistan and Mauritius.

However, he missed out on the travelling squad and Muguna, who currently turns out for Tanzanian Premier League side Azam FC, has explained the reason behind it on his social media pages and further said he had briefed the Turkish coach about his absence.

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“I couldn’t make it to the national team camp due to unavoidable circumstances, I had a conversation with the head coach Engin [Firat] and am happy he understood the situation too,” said Muguna adding: “Can’t wait to represent the country again in our future assignments.”

Harambee Stars departed for Mauritius on Monday, June 12, 2023, and are scheduled to play two matches, against Pakistan on Wednesday, June 14, and thereafter hosts Mauritius on June 18. The matches are in preparation for Stars’ return to Caf and Fifa assignments in November.

Full Squad; Goalkeepers; Ian Otieno, Byrne Odhiambo, and Brian Bwire.

Defenders; David Ochieng, Kevin Luke Otiala, Collins Shichenje, Robinson Kamura, Amos Nondi, Eric Ouma, Daniel Sakari, and Abud Omar.

Midfielders; Daniel Anyembe, Richard Odada, Charles Ouma, Richard Odada, Teddy Akumu, Joseph Mwangi, Abdallah Hasan, Clifton Miheso, Victor Omune, and Boniface Onyango.

Forwards; Moses Shummah, Benson Omalla, and Michael Olunga.