Kenya’s national football team, the Harambee Stars, is gearing up for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 with the announcement of a 30-player provisional squad. Head coach Benni McCarthy revealed the list as the team prepares for its debut in the tournament, which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

The championship is set to kick off on August 2, 2025, and will run until August 30. Kenya’s campaign begins on August 3 with a match against DR Congo at the Kasarani Stadium. They will also face Angola, Morocco, and Zambia in the group stage. This marks the first time in history that CHAN will be jointly hosted by three nations.

The provisional squad includes a mix of goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards from various Kenyan clubs. Notable players include Faruk Shikhalo (Bandari), Siraj Mohammed (Bandari FC), Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia), and Moses Shummah (Kakamega Homeboyz).

Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Faruk Shikhalo (Bandari), Sebastian Wekesa (Kariobangi Sharks), Brian Opondo (Tusker FC)

Defenders: Siraj Mohammed (Bandari FC), Manzur Suleiman (KCB), Pamba Swaleh (Bandari FC), Abud Omar (Kenya Police), Alphonce Omija (Gor Mahia), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Michael Kibwage (Tusker), Daniel Sakari (Kenya Police), Lewis Bandi (AFC Leopards), Kevin Okumu (KCB)

Midfielders: Brian Musa (Kenya Police), Kelly Madada (AFC Leopards), Keith Imbali (Shabana), Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia), Mathias Isogoli (KCB), Staphod Odhiambo (Ulinzi Stars), Austine Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Ben Stanley (Gor Mahia)

Forwards: Mohammed Bajaber (Kenya Police), Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars), David Sakwa (Bandari), Emmanuel Osoro (FC Talanta), Yakeen Muteheli (Ulinzi Stars), Edward Omondi (Sofapaka), Ryan Ogam (Tusker), Moses Shummah (Kakamega Homeboyz), Beja Nyamawi (Bandari)

With high expectations and home advantage, the Harambee Stars aim to make a strong impression in their first CHAN appearance. Fans across the region are eagerly anticipating the tournament, which promises to showcase the best of African football talent.

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