Benni McCarthy Announces Harambee Stars vs Senegal Starting XI
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Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, have announced their starting lineup for the highly anticipated international friendly against Senegal, scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2024, in Antalya, Turkey.
The match, set to kick off at 6pm EAT at the Mardan Stadium, marks a key test for the Kenyan side as they continue to build cohesion and assess squad depth ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures.
Head coach Benni McCarthy has opted for a dynamic mix of youth and experience in his starting XI. Brian Bwire starts in goal, with a defensive line comprising Baron Ochieng, Alphonce Omija, Sylvester Owino, and Bryton Otieno.
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The midfield will be anchored by Anthony Akumu, supported by Alpha Onyango and Duke Abuya, while the attack features Jonah Ayunga, Austine Odhiambo, and William Lenkupae.
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“Every player believes they are the best, and for you to get to that point, you have to play against the best, and the players are very fortunate to play against one of the best teams in Africa,” Harambee Stars assistant coach Anthony 'Modo' Kimani said.
“There is going to be a lot of learning for the technical bench and the players but they are well motivated. They are looking forward to that task, and I think they are up to the task.”
Here's how they line up:
Harambee Stars Starting XI: Brian Bwire, Baron Ochieng, Alphonce Omija, Sylvester Owino, Bryton Otieno, Anthony Akumu, Alpha Onyango, Duke Abuya, Jonah Ayunga, Austine Odhiambo, William Lenkupae
Substitutes: Substitutes Bwire, Omondi, Kibwage, Otiende, Nabwire, Ogam, Muchiri, Shariff, Kibet, Ovella, Lawrence, Ronney
Senegal Starting XI: Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Mamdou Sarr, Sadio Mané, Pathe Ciss, Nicolas Jackson, Ilay Camara, Abdoulaye Seck, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Ibrahim Mbaye, Pape Alassane Gueye
Substitutes: Yehvann Diouf, Mory Diaw, Ismail Jakobs, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Iliman Ndiaye, Mamadou Lamine Camara, Boulaye Dia, Ismaila Sarr, Pape Cherif Ndiaye, Moussa Niakhate, Cheikh Sabaly, Rassoul Mendy, Antoine Mendy
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