After 9 long hours flight from Nairobi in a privately chattered plane, Kenya’s senior football team “Harambee Stars” have landed safe and sound in Guinea Bissau.

Stars touched down at Osvaldo Viera Airport in the capital Bissau on Monday evening.

The arrival was confirmed by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick Mwendwa on his Twitter timeline.

“Landed in Bissau. Good arrangements. Very organized and Michael Olunga is here already. Let’s get the plans right first. The results will come.”

Sweden based striker Michael Olunga was the first foreign based player to arrive for the Wednesday 23 AFCON 2017 qualifier match. Olunga plays for Sweden top side Djurgardene; the rest of the legion (7) lead by the skipper and Southermpton’s midfielder Victor Wanyama are expected on Tuesday 21.

Kenya’s Full Squad:

Goalkeepers: Arnold Origi (Lillestrom, Norway), Boniface Oluoch (Gor Mahia)

Defenders: Dennis Odhiambo (Thika United), Musa Mohammed (Gor Mahia), Omar Mbongi (Ulinzi Stars), David Owino (Zesco United), James Situma (Tusker FC), Brian Mandela (Maritzburg United)

Midfielders: Victor Wanyama (Southampton FC), Johannah Omollo (Antwerp), Patillah Omotto (Kariobangi Sharks), Johannah Erick (Mathare United), Clifton Miheso (AFC Leopards), Anthony Kimani, David Kingatua (Bandari FC), Anthony Akumu (Zesco United).

Strikers: Michael Olunga (IF Djugardens), Timothy Otieno (Posta Rangers), Jesse Were (Zesco United), Ovella Ochieng (Kariobangi Sharks)

Technical bench Members and others in the traveling party:

Stanley Okumbi – Head Coach
Musa Otieno – Asst Coach
Frank Ouna – Ast Coach
Wycliff Omom – Physio
Mikael Igendia – Sports Science consultant
Benson Otieno – kit Manager
Michael Kamure – Logistics
Razak Onar Siwa – Goal Keeper trainer
John Wanaina – Team Doctor
NICK mwendwa – Fkf Presideny
Murithi Nabea – Head of Delegation
Dan Muli Kawinzi – Logistics fkf
Ronny Oyando – Logistics fkf
Fred Arocho – Media
Dhidha Maro – Gov rep
William Were – Gov rep
Stafford Ondego – Media
Jeff Kinyanjui – Media

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Picture Credit – Fred Arocho

Bonface Osano

African Football Writer contributing @Soka25east | Commentator; appeared on @MySoccerAfrica, @KweseSports, @ntvkenya, others | Keen follower of African Football. E-mail: bonfaceosano@gmail.com