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All eyes on Omala as Olunga doubtful for 2025 Afcon qualifier

Benson Omala

Harambee Stars striker Benson Omala controls the ball past teammate John Avire during their training session at Police Sacco Stadium on September 1. 2024. The team is prepearing for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Zimbabwe and Namibia. 


Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

By  Victor Otieno

Reporter

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • Kenya will host the match at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, since no local venue meets Fifa and Caf’s standards for  hosting international football matches.
  • Four days later, Namibia will  ‘host’ Kenya at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Namibia also lacks a stadium that meets Fifa and Caf’s standards for hosting international football matches.

Harambee Stars striker Benson Omala is ready to fill captain Michael Olunga’s big shoes should the Qatar-based forward fail to pass a late fitness test for Kenya’s opening 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group “J” qualifier against Zimbabwe on Friday. 

Kenya will host the match at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, since no local venue meets Fifa and Caf’s standards for  hosting international football matches.

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