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National Under 18 coach Salim Babu has named the U-18 national team squad for the upcoming CECAFA U-18 Boys Championship.
The team boasts of a blend of school team players and those who participate in various tournaments and FKF-run leagues in the country.
An FKF Premier League contingent of Kariobangi Sharks’ Stanley Wilson and Sigmunn Maina, Sofapaka’s Baron Ochieng, Ulinzi Star’s Lucas Maina, Shabana’s Ezekiel Omuri and Kakamega Homeboyz’ Ibrahim Wanzala will add much-needed experience.
FKF National Super League and Division One clubs Rainbow FC and MOFA also add experienced players to the squad. Notable names include Tyron Kariuki, Manzur Suleiman, and Joseph Bate.
USA-based Louis Ingavi and Nastic Sports Academy trio of Aldrine Kibet, Amos Wanjala, and Alvin Kasavuli also make the squad.
The team arrived in Nairobi on Thursday evening. They will play all their matches in Kisumu.
Kenya has been placed in group A alongside Somalia, Rwanda, Sudan, and Djibouti and will face Sudan in their opening match. The CECAFA U-18 Boys Championship is scheduled to kick off from November 25th to December 9th, 2023 in Kisumu and Kakamega.
Final Squad
Goalkeepers
Ibrahim Wanzala, Joshua Keya, Junior Odhiambo.
Defenders
Baron Ochieng, Joseph Bate, Amos Wanjala, Manzur Okwaro.
Midfielders
Stanley Wilson, Ezekiah Omuri, Tyron Kariuki, Lucas Maina, Adrian Oloo, Elly Awino, Sigmun Maina, Alvin Kasavuli, Collins Ochieng, Kevin Musambai, Joseph Omuse, Humphrey Omondi.
Forwards
Syphas Otieno, Dancan Odhiambo, Louise Ingavi, Aldrine Kibet. Ends
