McCarthy names Harambee Stars provisional squad for CHAN

The month-long tournament, which is exclusive to players competing in their domestic leagues, will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from August 2 to August 30.

Leading the attack are the league’s top scorers, Moses Shuma, Emmanuel Osoro and Ryan Ogam, who have netted 17, 16 and 15 times respectively this season.

Sofapaka forward Edward Omondi also earns a well-deserved call up following a standout campaign for his club.

In midfield, Kenya Police FC’s Mohammed Bajaber adds a creative spark, while first time national team call ups Keith Imbali and Ulinzi Stars’ duo of Yakeen Muteheli and Staphod Odhiambo are among the fresh faces included in the squad.

The team is set to join camp on July 10 to prepare for Kenya’s debut in the CHAN tournament.

While the country last featured in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where the team exited at the group stage, this time Harambee Stars will be eager to make a deeper run especially with the added motivation of playing on home soil.

Kenya will kick off their CHAN 2024 campaign against DR Congo on August 3 at Kasarani Stadium, before taking on Angola, Morocco, and Zambia in the group stage.

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)

Midfielder
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).