Stanley Okumbi.photo/goal.com
Harambee Stars coach Stanley Okumbi has been forced to adjust his team set to face Malawi in an international friendly on Tuesday.
Okumbi has added in five new players including – Collins Odhiambo (Thika United), Fredrick Shimonyo (Western Stima), Geofrey Kataka (Posta Rangers), Daniel Mwaura (Mathare United) and Kennedy Agogo (Western Stima) .
This afteafter a number of clubs refused to release players for the outing.
“Kindly note that names of players highlighted in yellow are new call ups necessitated by injuries and/or a section of clubs failing to release their players as the friendly, which is in preparation for 2018 Chan tournament falls outside of the Fifa window for international matches,” read a statement.
Here is the new look squad.
Goalkeepers: James Saruni (Ulinzi Stars) and Patrick Matasi (Posta Rangers).
Defenders : Simon Mbugua (Posta Rangers), Jockins Atudo (Posta Rangers), Brian Birgen (Ulinzi Stars), Robinson Kamura (AFC Leopards), Pascal Ogweno (Kariobangi Sharks), Collins Odhiambo (Thika United) and Bolton Omwenga (Kariobangi Sharks).
Midfielders : Duncan Otieno (AFC Leopards), Victor Majid (Chemelil), Fredrick Shimonyo (Western Stima), Amos Asembeka (Sony Sugar), Geoffrey Kataka (Posta Rangers), Samuel Onyango (Ulinzi Stars), Shami Mwinyi (Thika United).
Strikers: Morven Otinya (Palos FC), Daniel Mwaura (Mathare United), Masita Masita (Nzoia Sugar), Chrispinus Onyango (KCB), Calvin Odongo (Kariobangi Sharks), Kennedy Agogo (Western Stima) and Darius Msagaha (Bandari).