Kenya goal Burkinabe’s scalp in Mapinduzi Cup Opener
The nationwide soccer staff Harambee Stars, will face Burkina Faso tonight of their opening sport of the Mapinduzi Cup at Gombani Stadium in Zanzibar.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 8.15pm.
Kenya Police FC defender Abud Omar who has been handed the Captain’s arm band expressed his want to assist the staff win the opening fixture which can set their momentum within the event.
The skilled left-back, who has been a key determine within the nationwide staff setup for years, shared his delight and willpower after taking over the management function.
“It’s a privilege and honour to be named captain. Having been part of the national team setup for a long time, I understand what this role means. Winning the Mapinduzi Cup is our bare minimum. I’ll demand more from the players, but above all, I must lead by example as an experienced player and a veteran of the team,” mentioned Abud.
Speaking concerning the staff’s readiness, Abud expressed confidence within the squad’s preparations and steadiness:
“We have prepared well, and the team is in good shape. There’s a perfect blend of senior players and young talents who have shown immense potential and worked hard to make the final squad. We are not underdogs, and the target from the onset is to win the Mapinduzi Cup. Anything less would be a failure.”
The Mapinduzi Cup Tournament is initially customary for regional golf equipment however has been tweaked this yr to supply the CHAN co-hosting nations, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania a platform to check their readiness forward of the February Event.
After taking part in in opposition to Burkina Faso, they’ll face Taifa Stars of Tanzania on Tuesday subsequent week and wrap up their group matches in opposition to Zanzibar on Friday subsequent week.
Kenya is utilizing the event as a part of their preparations for the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), which they’ll co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
HARAMBEE STARS SQUAD
Goalkeepers; Byrne Odhiambo, Faruk Shikalo, Sepstanious Wekesa.
Defenders; Sylvester Owino, Hanif Wesonga, Alphonce Omija, Brian Okoth, Abud Omar, Siraj Mohammed, Ronney Onyango, Daniel Sakari.
Midfielders; Michael Mutinda, Chrispine Erambo, Brian Musa, Kelly Madada, Austine Odhiambo, Kenneth Muguna, Ben Stanley Omondi, Mohammed Bajaber, Boniface Muchiri, Darius Msagah, James Kinyanjui.
Forwards: Moses Shumah, Ryan Ogam.
