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McCarthy names Harambee Stars provisional squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Benni McCarthy

New Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy (right) and Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba during his unveiling in Nairobi on March 3, 2025. 

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Kenya will face the Gambia away on March 20 before hosting Gabon three days later. Harambee Stars are currently ranked fourth in Group 'F' with five points from four matches.
  • African champions Ivory Coast lead the standings with 10 points, followed by Gabon (nine), Burundi (four), Gambia (three), and Seychelles, who are yet to register a point.

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 49-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against the Gambia and Gabon, introducing several new faces to the national team.

AFC Leopards attacking midfielder Kelly Madada, Australia-born midfielder William Lenkupae, and Pamba Jiji FC striker Mathew Tegisi are among the fresh call-ups. Tegisi, who was outstanding during his stint with Shabana before joining Tanzanian Premier League side Pamba Jiji in January, is set to bolster Kenya’s attacking options.