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Firat under fire over Harambee Stars selection

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat talks to the press during their training session at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on March 25,2023 ahead of their international friendly with Iran.

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • On Monday, Firat named a 24-man provisional squad that did not have any player from record league champions Gor, last season's runners-up Tusker and AFC Leopards
  • Stars will play 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar away on September 7 then host South Sudan on September 12
  • Kenya Police is the only local club with a huge chunk of players with midfielder Kenneth Muguna, forward Elvis Rupia, custodian Patrick Matasi and defenders David "Cheche" Ochieng and Aboud Omar all named in the squad

Harambee Stars Turkish coach Engin Firat has come under heavy criticism for leaving out Gor Mahia, Tusker and AFC Leopards players for next month's international friendly matches against Qatar and South Sudan.

On Monday, Firat named a 24-man provisional squad that did not have any player from record league champions Gor, last season's runners-up Tusker and AFC Leopards.