Gor Mahia prodigy Onyango looks to cement place in Harambee Stars squad
Gor Mahia defender Rooney Onyango (left) vies with AFC Leopards forward Victor Otieno during their Football Kenya Federation Premier League match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on October 7, 2023.
Onyango on Sunday received his maiden call up to Harambee Stars ahead of a friendly match against 2018 World Cup host Russia on October 16
Apart from Onyango, the only other new face in the 22-man squad is Vincent Harper who plies his trade with Exeter City which participates in Football League One in England
Onyango, 22, said his focus will be maintaining his form so that he can achieve his dream of playing in Afcon which Kenya earned a right to co-host with her neighbours Uganda and Tanzania
Gor Mahia right back Rooney Onyango has promised to replicate his performance at club level to the national team as he wants to be a regular in Harambee Stars ahead of the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
