Gladys ZAWEDDE
Stanley Okumbi Kenya’s U20 coach has named his squad that he believes is good enough to win the competition.
The Rising Stars are pooled I group B alongside Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zanzibar.
“We are in a tough group but i think the tougher the group the better the challenge.”
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“With the quality of players we have in the team I don’t think we have an excuse of not getting positive results. I have showcased my players that this is their chance of showcasing what they can do”.
They start their campaign against Zanzibar on Sunday 22nd-September at FUFA Techinical Center Njeru 2:00pm
Full squad
Goalkeepers
Brian Bwire(Kariaobangi Sharks), Bixente Otieno( Wazito FC)
Defenders
Alphonce Otieno(Gor Mahia), Alvein Ocheng(Kisumu All-stars), Brian Wepo(Nzoi Sugar),Bonifance Mwangemi( Dagoretti High School), John Otieno( Kakemega Home Boys), Tom Keka(Kariaobangi Sharks)
Midfielders
Joshua Nyatini(Wazito), Fidel Origa(Western Stima), Musa Masika( Wazito), John Njuguna(Ulinzi Stars), Peter Ouda(Kariobangi Sharks), Austin Ocheng(AFC Leopards), Steven Othieno( Kisumu All Stars), Chris Owino (FC Talanta)
Forwards: Sydney Lokale (Kariobangi Sharks), Benson Omala (Western Stima), Ronald Shichenje (Aspire Academy), Patrick Otieno (Kariobangi Sharks)
