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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Harambee Stars\u2019 coach Engin Firat has unveiled a 28-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Gabon and Seychelles.<\/p>\n

The squad has a blend of local and internationally-based players, with Orlando City\u2019s Nabi Kibunguchy, Murang\u2019a Seal\u2019s Eric Balecho and KCB\u2019s Hanif Wesonga earning their maiden call-ups.<\/p>\n

Gaborone United\u2019s Duncan Otieno, Elfsborg\u2019s Timothy Ouma, and UTA ARAD\u2019s (Romania) Eric Johanna also make a return to the team.<\/p>\n

There is also room for Gor Mahia\u2019s Geoffrey Ochieng who has impressed for the FKF Premier League defending champions.<\/p>\n

Harambee Stars will first play against Gabon on November 16 in Franceville, and then four days later against Seychelles in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.<\/p>\n

Foreign-based players are expected to start checking in on Friday. The team\u2019s first training session shall be held on November.<\/p>\n

Departure to Gabon has been slated for November 15 at 8 am.<\/p>\n

Kenya has been drawn in Group ‘F’ of the 2026 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers against Co\u0302te d\u2019Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Burundi, and Seychelles.<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers<\/p>\n

Patrick Matasi (Kenya Police), Ian Otieno (Zesco), Joseph Ochuka (Bandari)<\/p>\n

Defenders<\/p>\n

Nabi Kibunguchy (Orlando City), Hanif Wesonga (KCB), Abud Omar (Kenya Police), Daniel Sakari (Tusker), Geoffrey Ochieng (Gor Mahia), Daniel Anyembe (Viborg), Eric Ouma (AIK), Joseph Okumu (Reims), Johnstone Omurwa (CF Estrela), Amos Nondi (Ararat)<\/p>\n

Midfielders<\/p>\n

Duncan Otieno (Gaborone United), Teddy Akumu (Sagan Tosu), Duke Abuya (Singida), Ayub Masika (Nanjing City), Kenneth Muguna (Kenya Police), Eric Balecho (Murang Seal), Rooney Onyango (Gor Mahia), Eric Johanna (UTA ARAD), Richard Odada (Aalborg), Alfred Scriven (Hodd), Timothy Ouma (Elfsborg)<\/p>\n

Forwards<\/p>\n

Masud Juma (Al Faisaly), Michael Olunga (Al Duhail), Moses Shummah (Kakamega Homeboyz), Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia)<\/p>\n

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