Harambee Stars Head Coach Benni McCarthy has announced his final squad for the Harambee Stars’ concluding fixtures in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
The team is set to face Burundi and Ivory Coast in back-to-back away matches that will wrap up their qualification campaign.
The 25-man squad features a blend of experience and emerging talent. England-based defender Vincent Harper receives his first senior call-up, while promising striker Lawrence Okoth steps up from the Kenya U20 side, having impressed at the 2025 U20 AFCON in Egypt with two goals in the group stage.
Kenya will take on Burundi on October 9 at Intwari Stadium before facing Ivory Coast on October 14 at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium.
Currently 5th in their qualification group with 9 points, the Harambee Stars will be aiming to end the campaign on a high.
The squad will assemble in camp in early October, with the final travelling contingent to be confirmed following routine medical and fitness evaluations.
Goalkeepers; Faruk Shikhalo, Byrne Omondi and Brian Bwire.
Defenders; Manzur Suleiman, Vincent Harper, Sylvester Owino, Alphonce Omija, Collins Sichenje, Michael Kibwage, Ronney Onyango, Abud Omar and Daniel Sakari.
Midfielders; Alpha Onyango, Duke Abuya, Timothy Ouma, Ben Stanley, Marvin Nabwire and Austine Odhiambo.
Wingers; William Lenkupae, Job Ochieng and Boniface Muchiri.
Strikers; Michael Olunga, Ryan Ogam and Lawrence Okoth.
