Olunga, Marcelo return to Harambee Stars fold ahead of South Africa duel

Captain Michael Olunga and Eric Marcelo Ouma have returned to lead a refreshed national team as coach Benni McCarthy prepares for a demanding double-header vs South Africa

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga in action during their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers match against Burundi last year. [FKF Media]

McCarthy has included new faces in his latest selection, including Slough Town captain Henry Ochieng, signalling his intention to widen his options as Kenya prepares to take on Bafana Bafana on November 13 and 17.

The first leg will be played at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, before the two sides meet again at Nairobi’s Nyayo Stadium four days later. McCarthy has settled on a 24-man squad comprising three goalkeepers, nine defenders, four midfielders and eight forwards.

Source: The Standard Sports