The Harambee Stars assistant coach, Ken Odhiambo, has officially announced the Kenya U23 Emerging Stars squad for the upcoming 2024 COSAFA Cup.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from 26 June to 7 July, in South Africa.
This event offers a crucial platform for young talents to showcase their skills on an international stage and serves as a preparatory step towards the 2027 AFCON, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
The squad comprises primarily of players under the age of 23, featuring a blend of seasoned youngsters and rising stars.
Notable inclusions are Austine Odhiambo, Chrispine Erambo, Byrne Omondi, and Kaycie Odhiambo.
Additionally, the squad boasts U18 prodigies such as Aldrine Kibet, Elly Owande, Ibrahim Wanzala, and Amos Wanjala, who have been given the opportunity to compete at a higher level.
Kenya has been drawn into Group A, where they will face tough competition from Zambia, Comoros, and Zimbabwe. The Emerging Stars are set to depart for South Africa on Tuesday, 25 June.
The travelling squad includes goalkeepers Byrne Omondi, Ibrahim Wanzala, and Dolph Junior; defenders Alphonce Omija, Paul Ochuoga, Sylvester Owino, Geoffrey Onyango, and Amos Wanjala; midfielders Stanley Wilson, Elly Owande, Chrispine Erambo, Aldrine Kibet, Austine Odhiambo, Patrick Otieno, John Ochieng, Kaycie Odhiambo, William Gitamu, and Rooney Onyango; and forwards Benson Omalla, Jeremy Bissau, Alfred Tanui, Hassan Beja, and Moses Shummah.
The Kenya U23 Emerging Stars are eager to make a mark in this prestigious tournament, aiming to build momentum and experience that will be invaluable for future competitions, including the 2027 AFCON.
The team’s journey begins with their first match against Zambia on 27 June. Kenyan fans are hopeful and excited to see their young talents perform on such a significant stage.
Travelling Squad
Goal Keepers
Byrne Omondi, Ibrahim Wanzala, Dolph Junior
Defenders
Alphonce Omija, Paul Ochuoga, Sylvester Owino, Geoffrey Onyango, Amos Wanjala
Midfielders
Stanley Wilson, Elly Owande, Chrispine Erambo, Aldrine Kibet, Austine Odhiambo, Patrick Otieno, John Ochieng, Kaycie Odhiambo, William Gitamu, Rooney Onyango.
Forwards
Benson Omalla, Jeremy Bissau, Alfred Tanui, Hassan Beja, Moses Shummah
COSAFA Cup Fixtures:
Group Stages:
Thursday, 27 June
Comoros vs Zimbabwe (NMB Stadium, 3 pm)
Zambia vs Kenya (NMB Stadium, 6 pm)
Sunday, 30 June
Kenya vs Comoros (Wolfson Stadium, 12 noon)
Zambia vs Zimbabwe (Wolfson Stadium, 3 pm)
Tuesday, 2 July
Kenya vs Zimbabwe (Wolfson Stadium, 12 noon)
Comoros vs Zambia (NMB Stadium, 12 noon)
Semifinals
Friday, 5 July
Finals
Sunday, 7 July
