Benni McCarthy recalls keeper Bryne Omondi, axes five from CHAN squad

Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has made changes to his provisional squad of 30 players as the team stepped up preparations for the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament slated for August.

In the latest development, the South African legend has recalled goalkeeper Bryne Omondi, who is without a team after leaving Bandari at the end of the just-concluded season, and Kenya Police FC midfielder Marvin Nabwire while axing five players.

However, five players have been dropped after failing to impress the tactician. They include; Brian Opondo (Tusker goalkeeper), Kelly Madada (AFC Leopards midfielder), Keith Imbali (Shabana FC midfielder), Yakeen Muteheli (Ulinzi Stars winger), and Staphod Odhiambo (Ulinzi Stars midfielder).

Kenya will kick off their CHAN 2024 campaign against DR Congo on August 3 at Kasarani Stadium, before taking on Angola, Morocco, and Zambia in the group stage.

For the first time in history, CHAN will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The tournament will run from August 2 to August 30, 2025, and promises to be a thrilling celebration of local football talent across East Africa.