Salim Babu names provisional squad for AFCON U20 CECAFA qualifiers
Salim Babu names provisional squad for AFCON U20 CECAFA qualifiers
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Coach Salim Babu has announced the provisional squad for Kenya’s AFCON U-20 CECAFA qualifiers, set to take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from October 6-20, 2024. The team will begin preparations with a residential training camp in Nairobi before facing tough competition in Group A, which includes hosts Tanzania, Rwanda, Sudan, and Djibouti
Kenya U-20 head coach, Salim Babu, has released a provisional squad ahead of the upcoming AFCON U-20 CECAFA qualifiers. The tournament will be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from October 6-20, 2024.
Drawn in Group A, Kenya will face Tanzania, Rwanda, Sudan, and Djibouti. The team will begin their residential camp in Nairobi on September 22 and travel to Tanzania on October 4.
Coach Babu, with the assistance of Anthony Akhulia, is optimistic about securing a spot in the continental championship.
Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Ibrahim Wanzala (Kakamega Homeboyz), Sammy Saboke (AFC Leopards), Benard Maeri (Ruiru Hot Stars), Joshua Keya (Kibera Black Stars), Peter Juma (Nakuru Bucks).
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Defenders
Joseph Bate (MOFA), Amos Wanjala (Athletic Club Tollerano), Manzur Okwaro, Baron Ochieng (Sofapaka), Collins Ochieng (Kariobangi Sharks), Rodgers Wasega (Nairobi City Stars), Francis Gethoi (Naivas), Mohammed Aden Kaire (Mombasa United), Meguel Osotsi (Highway Secondary School), Charles Auma (Sofapaka), Jackson Imbiakha (Mombasa United).
Midfielders
Stanley Wilson (A.I.K), Andres Odhiambo (Kariobangi Sharks), Elly Owande (Al Nasra), Kevin Wangaya (FC Tirana), Kelly Madada (AFC Leopards), Lucas Maina (Murang’a Seal), Benard Odhiambo (Nairobi United), William Gitamu (Bandari), Hamisi Otieno (Goseta High School), Irad Mushidi (Musingu High School), Houston Oluoch (Musingu High School).
Forwards
Tyron Kariuki, Aldrine Kibet (Nastic Soccer Academy), Louise Ingavi (Montverde Academy), Dalphene Omuri (Shabana), Mark Shaban (Gor Mahia), Austine Odongo (Shabana), Jeremy Bisau (Cheshunt FC), Abdalla Egesa (Bidco United), Javan Omondi (Ulinzi Stars), Syphas Otieno (MOFA), Isaac Oweri (Nairobi United/ Vasalund), Harrison Amalemba (Musingu High School), Linus Munyao (Riffa Sports Club), Hassan Beja (AFC Leopards), Nesta Olum (AFC Leopards), Adrian Oloo (Nairobi United), Dancan Odhiambo (Nairobi United), Humphrey Aroko (Kariobangi Sharks/ Highway Secondary School), Oliver Machaka (Kakamega Homeboyz), Lawrence Ouma (MOFA), Clinton Asiako (Bidco United), Henry Omollo (Fountain Gate), Izadin Mohammed (Bandari).
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