NAIROBI, Kenya, November 6, 2026 – Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named his final 20-man squad for next week’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) double-header against South Africa.
The South African has recalled Qatar-based Michael Olunga, who has not played for the national team since last year, as well as Czech-based Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma who has only just returned to action for Rakow Czechostowa after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that has kept him on the sidelines for over a year.
Gor Mahia captain Chris Alpha Onyango, who has topscored for K’Ogalo with four goals in the new season, has missed out on a place in McCarthy’s midfield.
Instead, McCarthy has maintained trust in France-based Manzur Okwaro, while recalling Alwyn Tera — who recently skippered Armenian side Ararat in the Europa League.
Also holding down a place in the middle of the park is England-based Henry Ochieng’ and Wrexham’s Zak Vyner who seems to have finally answered McCarthy’s call to put on the Kenyan colours.
Kenya sit third in Group D with one point, five behind Bafana Bafana who lead the log with two out of two wins.
The two teams clash on Friday night in Soweto before the return leg on Tuesday at the Nyayo National Stadium.
