No surprises as Kimanzi names line up for Zambia friendly

Kenya Commercial Bank defender Baraka Badi has been handed his first start on his debut for the national football team, Harambee Stars, in their international friendly match against Zambia at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday.

Badi will make his debut at right back in Francis Kimanzi's starting line up against the Chipolopolo of Zambia from 4pm (East African Time).

Zesco United goalkeeper Ian Otieno has been handed the huge task of keeping the Zambians at bay in goal, while Joash onyango will partner veteran defender Brian Mandela in central defence.

Gor Mahia skipper Kenneth Muguna, Lawrence Juma and Anthony Akumu will lead Kimanzi's battle in midfield while JS Kabylie striker Masud JUma will lead the attack.

Clarke Oduor, who plays his trade with English Championship side Barnsley, will be hoping to make his debut with a cameo in the match.

Kenya Starting XI: Ian Otieno (GK), Baraka Badi, David Owino, Joash Onyango, Brian Mandela, Anthony Akumu, Kenneth Muguna, Lawrence Juma, Erick Johanna, Cliff Nyakeya, Masud Juma

Subs: Timothy Odhiambo, Philemon Otieno, Clarke Oduor, Timothy Otieno, Oscar Wamalwa, Abdallah Hassan, Francis Kahata, Elvis Rupia, Austin Otieno, Katana Mohamed, Johnstone Omurwa

Zambia XI: Sebastien Mwange (GK), Lubambo Musonda, Zacharia Chilongoshi, Tandi Mwape, Chongo Kabaso, Benson Sakala, Kelvin Kapumbu, Edward Chilufya, Kings Kangwa, Evans Kangwa, Fashion Sakala

Subs: Lameck Siame, Jackson Kakunja, Kondwani Gwenya, Luka Banda, Dominic Chanda, Leonard Mulenga, Zula Chanza, Collins Sikombe, Ramphani Lungu, Emmanuel Chabula, Kelvin Kampamba