merging Stars head coach Anthony Kimani has named his final squad for Kenya’s two-legged, second-round qualifier against Côte d’Ivoire in the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Kimani has largely kept the core of the side that navigated past Tanzania in the first round, but will be without two players. Kelly Madada is suspended after picking up two yellow cards, while Joseph Bate is out injured.
Kenya host the first leg tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11, at Nyayo National Stadium, with kick-off at 3:00 pm. The return leg follows on Tuesday, November 17, at Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan, kicking off at 10:00 pm EAT.
Fans can buy tickets for the first leg online at https://tickets.footballkenya.org/events/kenya-vs-cote-divoire-u23-afcon-2027-qualifier. Regular tickets cost Ksh 200, while VIP tickets are priced at Ksh 1,000.
Final Squad
Goalkeepers; Caleb Kramer, Bernard Jairo, Kevin Oduor.
Defenders; Ian Omondi, Jackson Imbiakha, Robinson Musungu, Baron Ochieng, Price Musebe, Wyclliffe Awiko, Telena Ochieng, Emmanuel Erupe.
Midfielders; Aldrine Kibet, Kevin Wangaya, Andres Odhiambo, Irad Mshindi, Humphrey Aroko, Oliver Majaka, Jack Munene Steel, Bernard Odhiambo.
Forwards; Brooklyn Kazungu, Lawrence Okoth, Paul Osama, Stephen Omondi, Dancan Odhiambo, Henry Omollo.
