Benni McCarthy names Kenya squad for FIFA Series friendlies

Kenya national team Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Series set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, between March 23 and 31, 2026 FIFA window.

McCarthy’s selection blends experienced local-based and international players as the technical bench continues shaping the squad ahead of upcoming competitive assignments.

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Series set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, between March 23 and 31, 2026.

The team is expected to report to residential camp on March 22 before departing for Rwanda two days later.… pic.twitter.com/U5AvLVjQnJ

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Among the notable inclusions is Clarke Oduor, who returns to the national team fold after a lengthy absence. Meanwhile, Zak Vyner and Zech Obiero will be hoping to make their Harambee Stars debuts during the series.

Kenya drawn in competitive group

The matches will provide Kenya with valuable preparation time as the national team continues building towards major continental assignments, including the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Kenya has been drawn in a competitive group alongside European side Estonia, Caribbean nation Grenada and regional rivals Rwanda.

The FIFA Series will give Harambee Stars an opportunity to build squad chemistry while offering players exposure against teams from different footballing regions.

The team is expected to report to residential camp on March 22 before departing for Rwanda two days later.

Fixtures for Kenya;

Kenya vs Estonia ( March 27 | 6PM | Amahoro Stadium)
Winner M1 vs Winner M2 (March 30 | 9PM | Amahoro Stadium)
Loser M1 vs Loser M2 (March 30 | 6PM | Amahoro Stadium)

Kenya squad for FIFA Series;

Goalkeepers; Byrne Omondi, Brian Bwire, Ian Otieno.

Defenders; Frank Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Abud Omar (Kenya Police), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Zak Vyner (Wrexham), Rooney Onyango (Sogndal), Daniel Sakari (Kenya Police).

Midfielders; Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia), Duke Abuya (Yanga), Richard Odada (FC Uta Arad), Chris Erambo (Tusker FC), Manzur Suleiman (Stade De Reims).

Attackers; Austine Odhiambo (Nejmeh), William Lenkupae (Unattached), Job Ochieng (Real Sociedad), Mohammed Bajaber (Simba FC), Zech Obiero (Tranmere Rovers), Clarke Oduor (Grimsby Town), Michael Olunga (Al Arabi), Ryan Ogam (Wolfsberger), Lawrence Okoth (SJK Seinajoki).