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The squad features a mix of experienced players and emerging talent drawn from both domestic and international clubs as the technical bench continues to shape the national team ahead of upcoming competitive assignments.
Firat, who had joined the Lebanese club on February 9, was working with Kenyan players Austin Odhiambo, Anthony Akumu, and Masoud Juma.
In a statement published on Friday on ADAK’s website, the Harambee Stars player, who currently plays for Norwegian second-tier side Sogndal, is said to have failed to submit his whereabouts information by the required deadline; a filing failure.
Speaking to Radio Generation on Tuesday morning, former Harambe Stars captain Musa Otieno hailed the South African import, saying that his faith in youngsters might be Kenya's solution to exposing players in established proffesional first tier football leagues abroad.
Benni McCarthy has emerged as a leading candidate for the USM Alger coaching job, with Algerian reports linking the Harambee Stars boss to the vacant role after Abdelhak Benchikha’s exit.
Real Sociedad winger Job Ochieng became the third Kenyan to play in La Liga, debuting in a 3–1 win over Elche and earning praise from Benni McCarthy and Nacho Monreal.
Harambee Stars midfielder Eric Johana has left Saudi First Division side Al Zulfi SC after his five‑month deal expired, ending a 15‑game stint as he weighs his next move.
Kenya’s Harambee Stars will face Estonia, Grenada and hosts Rwanda in Group A of the inaugural FIFA Series in Kigali in March 2026, using the friendlies to prepare for co-hosting AFCON 2027.
Lech Poznań has demoted Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma to the reserves after rule breaches, excluding him from an Abu Dhabi camp and raising doubts over his short‑term future at the club.
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy says Kenya’s CHAN 2024 run signalled a shift from athletics to football, citing rising passion, talent and a new team identity after topping a tough group.
The defeat to Senegal was catastrophic by any measure. Kenya staggered out of the blocks and found themselves 4-0 down inside 17 minutes, then went into the break trailing 6-0.
The campaign started with a 1–0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea at the Emirgan Sport Centre. A penalty in the first half by Jose Miranda, following a foul on him by Rooney Onyango inside the box, gave the hosts the lead.