Harambee Stars Head Coach Stanley Okumbi has named his final squad that will travel to Guinea Bissau for the first leg of 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group E qualifier slated for Wednesday 23 March.

The surprise inclusions in the team include Kariobangi Sharks youngsters Ovella Ochieng and Patilla Omotto while Gor Mahia trio of Harun Shakava,Collins Okoth and Francis Kahata were axed from the travelling team which departs this morning (Monday) for Guinea Bissau via a chartered flight.

Belgium based Ayub Timbe and Greece based Paul Were will not travel for the game because of logistical issues but Were would be available for the second leg.

Skipper  Victor Wanyama will other foreign journalists will join the rest of the squad in Guinea Bissau ahead of the game scheduled for Wednesday

Final 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 travelling 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

Collins Okinyo

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