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Lokomotiv Moscow's Glushenkov and Karpukas sidelined as Russia faces Kenya; Kaprin names strong squad for crucial World Cup prep.
Anticipation is running high as Kenya national football team Harambee Stars gears up to face Russia in an international friendly match on October 16, 2023.
The showdown, scheduled to take place in Antalya, Turkey, is not only an exciting exhibition of international football but also a crucial part of Kenya's preparations for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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However, Russia's preparations have been slightly marred as Lokomotiv Moscow midfielders Maxim Glushenkov and Artyom Karpukas have been ruled out of the match.
Russia's national team doctor, Vladimir Khaitin, revealed in an interview with the Russia Football Union portal that Glushenkov will be absent from the squad due to muscle discomfort.
"Maxim Glushenkov arrived at the team location with muscle discomfort. After an additional examination, together with the medical staff of Lokomotiv, the coaching and medical staff of the national team, it was decided to release Maxim Glushenkov to the club’s location in order to fully recover and prevent the possibility of injury,” he said.
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11:33 - 08.10.2023
FOOTBALL Free agent Ovella Ochieng back as Engin Firat names Harambee Stars squad to face Russia
Ovella has been a free agent since being released by Richards Bay at the end of last season.
Meanwhile, Artyom Karpukas will not be joining the Russian team due to medical reasons.
In agreement with FC Lokomotiv, the decision was made to exclude Karpukas from the current training camp. This double blow for Russia has led to some last-minute adjustments in their lineup as they prepare to take on Harambee Stars.
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07:00 - 26.09.2023
FOOTBALL Will Harambee Stars choice to play Russia in international friendly lead to repercussions?
Fans raise questions about potential FIFA sanctions as Harambee Stars prepare for a friendly match against Russia in Ankara, Turkey.
Nevertheless, Russia's national team head coach, Valery Kaprin, has named a formidable 29-man squad, determined to put up a strong performance against Kenya in this international friendly.
The game will unfold at the Titanic Mardan Stadium in Turkey, with kickoff set for 7 PM local time.
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15:39 - 24.09.2023
FOOTBALL Harambee Stars to play friendly against 2018 World Cup hosts Russia
Kenya national football team, Harambee Stars, prepares to face 2018 World Cup hosts Russia in a high-stakes friendly as World Cup qualifiers loom.
Russia squad:
Goalkeepers: Matvey Safonov (Krasnodar), Ilya Lantratov (Lokomotiv Moscow), Ilya Pomazun (Ural Yekaterinburg).
Defenders: Roman Evgeniev, Alexander Soldatenkov, Yuri Gorshkov (al-Krylia Sovetov Samara), Maxim Osipenko ( FC Rostov ), Alexander Silyanov (Lokomotiv Moscow), Georgy Dzhikia ( Spartak Moscow) , Sergey Volkov (Krasnodar), Arsen Adamov (Orenburg), Evgeny Kharin (Akhmat Grozny), Artyom Makarchuk (Sochi).
Midfielders: Dmitry Barinov, Artyom Karpukas, Anton Miranchuk, Maxim Glushenkov, Sergey Pinyaev (all - Lokomotiv Moscow), Danil Glebov, Daniil Utkin (both - FC Rostov ), Maxim Mukhin, Ivan Oblyakov (both CSKA Moscow), Daler Kuzyaev (Le Havre France), Daniil Fomin (Dynamo Moscow), Alexey Miranchuk (Atalanta Italy), Alexander Golovin (Monaco France).
Forwards: Alexander Sobolev (Spartak Moscow), Fedor Chalov (CSKA Moscow), Ivan Sergeev (Zenit St. Petersburg).
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