Benni McCarthy unveils seven new faces in Harambee Stars squad to play against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy. (Photo: FKF Media)

The latest selection features several fresh additions who were absent from the previous assignments against Eritrea and Guinea, as McCarthy looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the highly anticipated double-header against Bafana Bafana.

The seven new additions are Erick Marcelo Ouma of RKS Rakow, Zak Vyner of Wrexham, Alwyn Tera of Ararat-Armenia, Henry Ochieng of Slough Town, Adam Wilson of New Saints, William Lenkupae of Tulsa and Sylvester Owino of Gor Mahia.

The inclusion of the seven players provides additional depth across the defensive, midfield and attacking departments as Kenya prepares for the challenging assignment.

Captain Michael Olunga headlines the attacking department, with the Al-Arabi forward returning to lead Kenya’s offensive ambitions.

He will be joined by Job Ochieng of Real Sociedad, Mohammed Bajaber of Nairobi United, Will Lenkupae of Tulsa, Adam Wilson of New Saints, Ben Stanley of Gor Mahia, Ryan Ogam of RFC Luttich and Micah Obiero of Carlisle.

The squad also features experienced goalkeeper Byrne Omondi of Gor Mahia, alongside Brian Bwire of Tusker and Faruk Shikalo of Nairobi United.

Byrne Omondi – Gor Mahia Brian Bwire – Tusker Faruk Shikalo – Nairobi United

Abud Omar – Tusker Frank Odhiambo – Gor Mahia Amos Wanjala – Valencia Sylvester Owino – Gor Mahia Eric Marcelo Ouma – RKS Rakow Stanley Wilson – AIK Vincent Harper – Exeter City Ronney Onyango – Sogndal FC Hannif Wesonga – Jamus FC

Manzur Okwaro – Stade Reims Alwyn Tera – Ararat-Armenia Henry Ochieng – Slough Town Zak Vyner – Wrexham

Job Ochieng – Real Sociedad Mohammed Bajaber – Nairobi United Will Lenkupae – Tulsa Adam Wilson – New Saints Ben Stanley – Gor Mahia Michael Olunga – Al-Arabi Ryan Ogam – RFC Luttich Micah Obiero – Carlisle

Gor Mahia midfielder Alpha Onyango has been left out of the final Harambee Stars squad to face South Africa.

Kenya will face South Africa away at Orlando Stadium on November 13 before hosting Bafana Bafana in the return fixture at Nyayo National Stadium on November 17.