By Evans Oduor,

Harambee Stars head coach Bobby Williamson turn to the old boys for
help as he names 17 foreign based professional in his provisional
list to starts preparations for African Cup of Nations (AFCON-2017)
qualifier against Zambia on Sunday 6 September.

Former skipper Dennis Oliech return to the national team after a
lengthy absence earning his a first ever call up in Williamson’s team
after missing from the national team since falling out with former
coach Adel Amrouche.

Another inclusion is the ever green Mildfield McDonald Mariga who
played for demoted Italian side Parma fc while there is also a call
up for Malaysia based defender Lawrence Olum who last featured under
Amrouche.

As expected team captin Victor Wanyama makes the team as while as
unattached Paul Were and David Ochieng also included.

The list of names was published in a Federation (FKF) portal and
which was send to player’s club so as to faciliate their release in
time to facilitate early preparation ahead of the match set to be
played at Nairobi on 6 September. .

Full list:

Arnold Origi – Lillestrom (Norway), Brian Mandela – Maritzburg United
(South Africa), David Owino – Zesco United (Zambia), David Ochieng
(Unattached), Lawrence Olum – Kedah FA (Malaysia), Macdonald Mariga –
(Unattached), Paul Were – (Unattached), Ayub Timbe – SK Lierse
(Belgium), Clifton Miheso – VPS FC (Finland), Anthony Akumu – Al
Khartoum (Sudan), Victor Wanyama – Southampton FC (England), Johanna
Omollo – Royal Antwerp FC (Belgium), Dennis Oliech – (Unattached),
Jacob Kelli – Nkana FC(Zambia), Allan Wanga – Azam FC (Tanzania)

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Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com