Wednesday, May 20, 2026

🚨⚽🇰🇪: Benni McCarthy calls Power Dynamos striker for World Cup Qualifier

Power Dynamos striker Emmanuel Osoro has been named in Kenya’s squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qualifier.

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy unveiled his 23 man squad in Nairobi on Wednesday.

The South African born coach has left out Moses Shumah from the squad.

Shumah also recently signed for Power Dynamos.

Osoro and Shumah scored a combined 33 goals last season in the Kenyan Super League.

The two forwards were unused substitutes over the weekend as the Kitwe giants beat Green Buffaloes in the league.

Osward Mutapa opted for the partnership of Brian Masanyinga and Ankobo upfront.

Kenya will host The Gambia on Friday, September 5, 2025, before taking on Seychelles on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Both matches will kick off at 4:00 pm at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Full Squad
Goalkeepers: Faruk Shikhalo, Byrne Omondi, Brian Bwire

Defenders: Sylvester Owino, Alphonce Omija, Collins Sichenje, Michael Kibwage, Ronney Onyango, Abud Omar, Lewis Bandi

Midfielders: Richard Odada, Alpha Onyango, Duke Abuya, Manzur Suleiman, Timothy Ouma, Ben Stanley, Marvin Nabwire

Wingers: Emmanuel Osoro, William Lenkupae, Job Ochieng, Boniface Muchiri

Strikers: Michael Olunga, Ryan Ogam

Aaron Mubanga
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Aaron Mubanga Jr is a Zambian copywriter, digital content strategist, and sports communications specialist with over 15 years of experience in media, brand storytelling, and digital audience growth. He is the Editor-in-Chief of ZamFoot, one of Zambia’s leading football platforms, where he has built a digital community reaching more than users. Aaron has worked with brands and organizations including Betway, Cola Holding, the ABSA Cup, and the Football and Allied Workers Union, while also managing the digital presence of prominent sports personalities such as Barbra Banda. An award-winning Sports Writer, Blogger and respected football analyst, he regularly contributes to major television and radio platforms across Zambia and internationally.

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  1. Whilst here in Zambia the selfish big ego lowest performing 🎭 coach Avram grant denies fashion sakala to return back to the Zambian national team. Sack him out we don’t need him

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