McCarthy names Kenya squad for Madagascar, Comoros friendlies

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has unveiled Harambee Stars squad to play two international friendly matches in Antalya, Turkey during upcoming FIFA window, slated between November 10 and 18.

Harambee Stars will first face Madagascar on November 14, before taking on Comoros four days later on November 17/18 (To Be Confirmed). McCarthy has named his final squad for the fixtures, with exciting young talent Aldrine Kibet receiving his first senior national team call-up.

#HarambeeStars will play two international friendlies in Antalya, Turkey during the November FIFA window

🗓 Nov 14 – Kenya 🆚 Madagascar
🗓 Nov 17/18 (TBC) – Kenya 🆚 Comoros pic.twitter.com/nSjKrHrEtr

— Harambee Stars (@Harambee__Stars) October 28, 2025

The creative midfielder’s inclusion comes on the back of impressive performances at club level and with the youth national teams. Also included in the squad is Zamalek’s Baron Ochieng, another promising young talent.

Final Squad;

Goalkeepers; Byrne Omondi (Gor Mahia), Brian Bwire (Polokwane City), Brian Opondo (Tusker FC).

Defenders; Vincent Harper (Walsall), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Alphonce Omija (Etoile Du Sahel), Michael Kibwage (Gor Mahia), Ronney Onyango (Sogndal), Manzur Suleiman (Nairobi United), Baron Ochieng (Zamalek).

Midfielders; Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia), Duke Abuya (Yanga), Timothy Ouma (Lech Poznan), Marvin Nabwire (Kenya Police FC).

Attackers; Austine Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), William Lenkupae (VPS), Job Ochieng (Real Sociedad), Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars), Adam Wilson (New Saints), Aldrine Kibet (Celta Vigo), Ovellah Ochieng (Nairobi United), Jonah Ayunga (ST Mirren), Ryan Ogam (Wolfsberger), Lawrence Okoth (SJK Seinajoki).

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