Harambee Stars: Bandari Defender Otieno Replaces Okumu In Uganda Friendly

4th September 2019

Head coach Francis Kimanzi has also called Johnstone Omurwa of Wazito FC to replace injured Cercle Brugge midfielder Johanna Omollo

Wazito FC midfielder Johnstone Omurwa trains with national team Harambee Stars in Nairobi in the past. PHOTO/ FKF
Wazito FC midfielder Johnstone Omurwa trains with national team Harambee Stars in Nairobi in the past. PHOTO/ FKF
SUMMARY
  • Head coach Francis Kimanzi noted that Okumu is unavailable for the game after joining Swedish side IF Elfsborg last week
  • Most players have reported at the camp except Beijing Renhe’s midfileder Ayub Timbe who was expected on Wednesday afternoon
  • After Uganda, Stars will play another encounter before they face Egypt and Togo in the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers in November

NAIROBI, Kenya- Bandari FC defender Brian Otieno has replaced former Real Monarchs FC defender Joseph Okumu ahead of Harambee Stars friendly against Uganda at MISC Kasarani in Nairobi this Sunday.

Head coach Francis Kimanzi noted that Okumu is unavailable for the game after joining Swedish side IF Elfsborg last week.

Kimanzi has also called Johnstone Omurwa of Wazito FC to replace injured Cercle Brugge midfielder Johanna Omollo.

READ MORE: Okumu, Omollo Set To Miss Harambee Stars Friendly Against Uganda

The coach admitted that Okumu and Omollo are top quality players whose services will be missed.

However, he said the situation also provides opportunity for the coaching staff to test other players who have been given a call-up.

Most players have reported at the camp except Beijing Renhe’s midfielder Ayub Timbe who was expected on Wednesday afternoon.

After Uganda, Stars will play another encounter before they face Egypt and Togo in the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers in November.

Goalkeepers

Patrick Matasi (St. George), John Oyemba (Kariobangi Sharks), Faruk Shikalo (Young Africans)

Defenders

Johnstone Omurwa (Wazito), Evans Kibwage (KCB), Joash Onyango (Gor Mahia), Brian Otieno (Bandari), Hillary Wandera (Tusker), Erick Ouma (Vasalunds), Amai Atariza (Bandari), Samuel Olwande (Kariobangi Sharks)

Midfielders

Francis Kahata (Simba), Boniface Muchiri (Tusker), Kenneth Muguna (Gor Mahia), Duke Abuya (Kariobangi Sharks), Collins Agade (Bandari), Cliffton Miheso (Gor Mahia), Lawrence Juma (Gor Mahia), Ayub Timbe (Beijing Renhe), Cliff Nyakeya (FC Masr), Erick Johanna Omondi (IF Brommapojkarma), Moses Mudavadi (Kakamega Homeboyz), Whyvone Isuza (AFC Leopards)

Forwards

Michael Olunga (Kashiwa Reysol), Jesse Were (Zesco United), Enosh Ochieng (Ulinzi Stars)