FIFAWCQ: McCarthy unveils Kenya squad for Burundi, Ivory Coast matches

Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has unveiled his final squad for the final two FIFA World Cup qualifier fixtures against Burundi and Ivory Coast.

Coach Benni McCarthy has named the squad for our final 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Burundi and Ivory Coast

October 9 – Burundi 🇧🇮
October 14– Ivory Coast 🇨🇮#HarambeeStars pic.twitter.com/DcJEE9U7hC

— Harambee Stars (@Harambee__Stars) September 26, 2025

Both matches will be played away, marking the conclusion of the Harambee Stars’ qualification campaign. The squad blends experience with fresh talent.

Vincent Harper earns his maiden call-up

England-based defender Vincent Harper earns his maiden call-up, while striker Lawrence Okoth steps up from the junior ranks after impressing with the Kenya U20 side at the 2025 U20 AFCON in Egypt, where he netted two goals in the group stage.

Final Squad Kenya Squad;

Goalkeepers; Faruk Shikhalo, Byrne Omondi, Brian Bwire.

Defenders; Manzur Suleiman, Vincent Harper, Sylvester Owino, Alphonce Omija, Collins Sichenje, Michael Kibwage, Ronney Onyango, Abud Omar, Daniel Sakari.

Midfielders; Alpha Onyango, Duke Abuya, Timothy Ouma, Ben Stanley, Marvin Nabwire, Austine Odhiambo

Wingers; William Lenkupae, Job Ochieng, Boniface Muchiri.

Strikers; Michael Olunga, Ryan Ogam, Lawrence Okoth.

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