Harambee Stars tackle Ethiopia in an AFCON 2019 Qualifier at The Kasarani National Stadium this afternoon. Head Coach Sebastien Migne is not expected to make many changes to the squad that played out a barren Draw away to today’s opponents last week.
Patrick Matasi is expected to start in goal with Musa Mohammed and Brian Mandela his center back pairing. Abud Omar has shaken off an injury and will start at left back while Gor Mahia’s Philemon Otieno will be at right-back.
Victor Wanyama despite having a silent game at the Bahir Dar Stadium will captain and start in midfield alongside the in form Dennis Odhiambo.
Paul Were was impressive in his short cameo during last week’s game and is expected to start ahead of the in in effective Ochieng Ovella. Below is the full squad for today’s do or die clash,
Probable Starting XI: Patrick Matasi (GK), Philemon Otieno, Musa Mohammed, Brian Mandela, Abud Omar, Victor Wanyama (Cpt), Dennis Odhiambo, Francis Kahata, Eric Johanna, Paul Were and Michael Olunga.
Subs: Farouk Shikhalo (GK), Piston Mutamba, Eric Ouma, Johanna Omollo, David Ochieng, Ismail Gonzalez and Ochieng Ovella.