Marcelo, Olunga back for Harambee Stars double-header against South Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya, November 6, 2026 – Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named his final 20-man squad for next week’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) double-header against South Africa. The South African has recalled Qatar-based Michael Olunga, who has not played for the national team since last year, as well as Czech-based Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma who has only just returned to action for Rakow Czechostowa after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that has kept him on the sidelines for over a year. Gor Mahia captain Chris Alpha Onyango, who has topscored for K’Ogalo with four go...

The South African has recalled Qatar-based Michael Olunga, who has not played for the national team since last year, as well as Czech-based Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma who has only just returned to action for Rakow Czechostowa after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that has kept him on the sidelines for over a year.

Gor Mahia captain Chris Alpha Onyango, who has topscored for K’Ogalo with four goals in the new season, has missed out on a place in McCarthy’s midfield.

Instead, McCarthy has maintained trust in France-based Manzur Okwaro, while recalling Alwyn Tera — who recently skippered Armenian side Ararat in the Europa League.

Also holding down a place in the middle of the park is England-based Henry Ochieng’ and Wrexham’s Zak Vyner who seems to have finally answered McCarthy’s call to put on the Kenyan colours.

Source: Capital FM Sports