Olunga, Okumu, Kibet headline Harambee Stars provisional squad for Bafana Bafana double-header

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 36-man provisional squad for Kenya’s back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures against South Africa.

The squad blends experienced internationals with emerging talent from the domestic league and overseas clubs as McCarthy prepares to face his native country in November, with Joseph Okumu and Michael Olunga among the headline inclusions.

Kenya will travel to South Africa for the first leg on November 13 before hosting Bafana Bafana at Nyayo National Stadium on November 17, with kick-off scheduled for 7 pm.

Despite Kenya’s automatic qualification for the 2027 continental showpiece as co-hosts alongside Uganda and Tanzania, the fixtures carry significance for McCarthy as he continues to build a competitive team ahead of the tournament.

Kenya seek their first win in the qualifying campaign after drawing with Eritrea and losing to Guinea in their opening two matches.

Source: The Standard Sports