By Bonface Osano,

Harambee Stars coach Bobby Williamson has named his starting team to face Rwanda today in Kigali in the inaugural Peace Cup.

Williamson has given Rangers keeper Ian Otieno,Peter Nzuki his debut starting in in goal in a 5-4-1 formation depending on one lone striker with Kahata expected to play just behind him.

In defence he has started with the tried and tasted with David Owino aka Calabar(Zesco),Brian Mandela(Santos),David Ochieng aka Cheche(Al Tawoon) and Charles Odette(Sony Sugar)

In Midfield Williamson has a solid partnership with Victor Wanyama(Southampton),Antony Akumu(Al Khartoum),Stephen Wakanya(Chemelil)Peter Nzuki(Nakumatt)

The strikers to face start against Rwanda will be Allan Wanga(Al Mereikh) and Francis Kahata(FK Tirana).

Both Paul Were and Ayub Timbe will join the team later on Saturday together with Gor Mahia players.

Rwanda team Goalkeepers: Eric Ndayishimiye (Rayon Sports), Olivier Kwizera (APR), Emery Mvuyekure (Police), Marcel Nzarora (Police).

Defenders: Emery Bayisenge (APR), Ismael Nshutiyamagara (APR), Faustin Usengimana (Rayon Sports), Herve Rugwiro (APR), Michel Rusheshangoga (APR), Fitina Ombolenga (SC Kiyovu), Eric Rutanga (APR), Abouba Sibomana (Gor Mahia).

Midfielders: Jean Baptiste Mugiraneza (APR), Yannick Mukunzi (APR), Djihad Bizimana (Rayon Sports), Robert Ndatimana (Rayon Sports), Haruna Niyonzima (Young Africans – Yanga), Kevin Muhire (Isonga), Andrew Buteera Jean Claude Iranzi (APR), Jean Marie Safari (Gicumbi), Dominique Savio Nshuti (Isonga), Jacques Tuyisenge (Police), Bertrand Iradukunda (APR).

Forwards: Michel Ndahinduka (APR), Isaie Songa (AS Kigali), Ernest Sugira (AS Kigali), Antoine Ndayishimiye (Gicumbi), Elias Uzamukunda (ASF Anderieux).

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