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Gor Mahia striker Omala dropped as Firat names final squad

Benson Omala

Gor Mahia striker Benson Omala (front) celebrates his goal with teammates during their Football Kenya Federation Premier League match against Bidco United at Nyayo National Stadium on March 12, 2023.

Photo credit: Kennedy Amungo | Nation Media Group

By  Cecil Odongo

Reporter

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • On Wednesday, Firat dropped Nzoia Sugar duo of Hassan Beja and John Mwangi, AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo and KCB’S Maurice Ojwang
  • The decision by Firat to drop Omala has received backlash from football fans who have questioned what is the future of Stars attack if young promising players such as Omala, 21 are left out of such a friendly

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has dropped Football Kenya Federation Premier League leading goal scorer Benson Omala from the final squad which will play Iran on Tuesday in an international friendly match in Tehran.

Nation Sport has confirmed that the Gor Mahia striker has been dropped from the squad.

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