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Precocious Leopards player Madada makes Harambee Stars cut for Mapinduzi Cup

Harambee Stars’ Isaac Omweri (right) dribbles past Shafan Oyugi during a team training session at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika on December 30, 2025 ahead of the Mapinduzi Cup, scheduled to take place from Friday to January 13 in Zanzibar. 

Photo credit: CHRIS OMOLLO | NATION

What you need to know:

  • Kenya is using Mapinduzi Cup as part of their preparations for the African Nations Championship (Chan) that will be co-hosted by the three East African nations from February 1 to 28.
  • “The mood in the camp is upbeat, with players showing a strong sense of camaraderie and determination,” said Kimanzi.

AFC Leopards precocious attacking midfielder Kelly Madada has made the final 26-strong  Harambee Stars squad set to leave Nairobi Thursday for the annual Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar.

The draw for the six-nation tournament is out with Kenya opening their account against  Burundi on Monday.
The inclusion of the 19-year-old Madada follows his recent sterling performance in the Kenyan Premier League (FKF-PL).