‘We are building strong team for CHAN’ – Defender Aboud Omar guarantees after appointment as Harambee Stars captain

‘We are building strong team for CHAN’ – Defender Aboud Omar guarantees after appointment as Harambee Stars captain

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Police FC defender Aboud Omar has promised {that a} robust Harambee Stars squad might be constructed for the 2025 CHAN event.

Kenya, in addition to Uganda and Tanzania, are anticipated to host the continental showpiece, and Omar, who has been appointed as captain for the Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar, is hopeful of a powerful aspect then.

“It hasn’t been an easy ride for the national team, especially with most of our games being played away. We’ve missed the support of our fans. I urge them to keep standing by us. We are building a strong team for CHAN, and we’re excited about finally playing in front of our home fans after such a long time,” Omar stated as quoted by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) web site.

Privilege

He will skipper the nationwide workforce in the course of the event in Zanzibar that may run from January 3-13, 2025.

“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,” he stated of his new accountability.

Harambee Stars coaching for Mapinduzi Cup. PHOTO/@Harambee__Stars/X

Kenya will begin its marketing campaign with a sport towards Burkina Faso on Saturday, January 4, 2025, and Omar stated their principal intention is to win the cup.

“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,” he added.

He additionally spoke about his private ambition in so far as becoming a member of one other membership is worried.

“I feel stronger and better now, and I know if I keep working hard, I’ll get another opportunity to join a bigger club abroad. That’s always been the dream for any footballer, and I’m no different,” he concluded.