Harambee Stars Assistant Coach Ken Odhiambo has announced the provisional squad for the upcoming 2024 COSAFA Cup, featuring a mix of seasoned players and promising young talents.

Notable inclusions are experienced players Anthony Akumu and Johnstone Omurwa, alongside U18 prodigies Amos Wanjala and Aldrine Kibet, who impressed at last year’s CECAFA U18 Championships.

The team will be under the leadership of Harambee Stars assistant coach Ken Odhiambo, with support from his senior national team colleague, William Muluya.

Preparations for the regional showpiece will commence with residential training starting on June 20, 2024, in Nairobi.

The 2024 COSAFA Cup is set to take place in South Africa from June 26 to July 7, 2024 and Kenya is placed in Group B alongside Zambia, Comoros and Zimbabwe.

Harambee Stars kicks off its campaign against Chipolopolo on Thursday 27th June at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

Provisional Squad

Goalkeepers:Bryne Omondi (Bandari), Brian Bwire (Tusker), Sebastian Wekesa (Kariobangi Sharks), Ibrahim Wanzala (Kakamega Homeboyz)

Defenders: Alphonce Omija (Dhofar, Oman), Paul Ochuoga (Gor Mahia), Boniface Onyango (Tusker), Geoffrey Onyango (Kariobangi Sharks)
Hanniff Wesonga (KCB), Amos Wanjala (Nastic Sports Academy, Spain)
Johnstone Omurwa (Portugal), Faiz Opande (USA), Baron Ochieng (Sofapaka)

Midfielders: Wilson Stanley (Kariobangi Sharks), Shariff Musa (Gor Mahia), John Ochieng (Zanaco, Zambia), Anthony Akumu (Unattached), Chrispine Erambo (Tusker), Aldrine Kibet (Nastic Sports, Spain), Bajaber Mohammed (City Stars)
Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia), Austin Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Rooney Onyango (Gor Mahia), Patrick Otieno (Posta Rangers), Hassan Beja (AFC Leopards), Emmanuel Osoro (Nzoia Sugar), William Gatimu (Bandari), Fortune Omoto (Kariobangi Sharks), Kaycie Odhiambo (AFC Leopards)

Forwards: Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia), Josphat Lopaga (Dynamo Brest, Belarus)
Samuel Kapen (Nairobi City Stars), Moses Shummah (Kakamega Homeboyz)
Zech Obiero (Leyton Orient, England), George Gitau (Middlesborough, England)
Jeremy Bissau (Brooke House College, England)