Kasaya makes Harambee Stars squad to face Zambia
Gor Mahia defender Haroun Shakava has been named in defence alongside Edwin Wafula (AFC Leopards) and Dennis Odhiambo of Thika United
Nakumatt FC goalkeeper Wyciliffe Kasaya has been included in Harambee Stars’ provisional squad of 16 players based in Kenya ahead of Afcon qualifying match against Zambia in September 6.
Kasaya, who ditched AFC Leopards for the Football Kenya Federation 'moneybags' has made the squad of goalkeepers that includes Boniface Oluoch (Gor Mahia) and Ian Otieno (Posta Rangers). Gor Mahia defender Haroun Shakava has been named in defence alongside Edwin Wafula (AFC Leopards) and Dennis Odhiambo of Thika United.
The midfield comprises of Collins ‘Gattuso’ Okoth (Gor Mahia), Bernard Mango’li (AFC Leopards), Sammy Meja (Thika United), Humphrey Mieno and Noah Wafula (Tusker). Williamson has already named a squad of professionals that will link up with the local-based players to prepare for the Chipolopolo battle.
Harambee Stars full squad of professionals:
Arnold Origi – Lillestrom (Norway), Brian Mandela – Maritzburg United (South Africa), David Owino – Zesco United, (Zambia), David Ochieng – Al Tawoon (Saudi Arabia), Lawrence Olum – Malaysia, Macdonald Mariga – FC Parma (Italy), Paul Were – Amazulu (South Africa), Ayub Timbe – SK Lierse (Belgium), Clifton Miheso – VPS FC (Finland), Anthony Akumu – Al Khartoum (Sudan), Victor Wanyama – Southampton FC (England), Johanna Omollo – Royal Antwerp FC (Belgium), Dennis Oliech – Al Nasser (Saudi Arabia), Jacob Kelli – Nkana Red Devils (Zambia) and Allan Wanga – Azam FC (Tanzania).
Arnold Origi – Lillestrom (Norway), Brian Mandela – Maritzburg United (South Africa), David Owino – Zesco United, (Zambia), David Ochieng – Al Tawoon (Saudi Arabia), Lawrence Olum – Malaysia, Macdonald Mariga – FC Parma (Italy), Paul Were – Amazulu (South Africa), Ayub Timbe – SK Lierse (Belgium), Clifton Miheso – VPS FC (Finland), Anthony Akumu – Al Khartoum (Sudan), Victor Wanyama – Southampton FC (England), Johanna Omollo – Royal Antwerp FC (Belgium), Dennis Oliech – Al Nasser (Saudi Arabia), Jacob Kelli – Nkana Red Devils (Zambia) and Allan Wanga – Azam FC (Tanzania).
Full list of local-based players: Goalkeepers:- Boniface Oluoch (Gor Mahia), Wycliffe Kasaya (Nakumatt) and Ian Otieno (Posta Rangers). Defenders:-, Harun Shakava (Gor Mahia), Edwin Wafula (AFC Leopards), Dennis Odhiambo (Thika United), Midfielders:-, Collins 'Gattuso' Okoth (Gor Mahia), Bernard Mang’oli (AFC Leopards), Sammy Meja (Thika United), Humphrey Mieno (Tusker), Noah Wafula (Tusker), Johanna Otieno (Mathare United), Danson Kago (Thika United (Tusker), Strikers:- Jesse Were (Tusker) and Michael Olunga (Gor Mahia).
Liberian defender unlikely to play for Gor again
Liberian defender Dirk Glay will not play any other match for Gor Mahia this season after the club failed to get him a work permit we can reveal
Liberian defender Dirk Glay will not play any other match for Gor Mahia this season, Goal can exclusively reveal.
The club has opted not to renew the player’s work permit after coach Frank Nuttall indicated ‘he has no need for the Liberian anymore’.
Glay joined Gor Mahia from Thika United at the beginning of this season but has found playing time had to come by owing to various reasons. On Wednesday, Gor Mahia Deputy Secretary Genaral Ronald Ngala said the player is surplus to requirements at the club.
“We already have the required number of foreign players and as a result coach Nuttall has not shown interest in using him hence we did not see the need to get him a work permit,” he told Goal.
He added: ”We have allowed him to return home for national team duties and whether he will be able to play for Gor Mahia again this season because by the time he comes back, the league will almost be coming to an end.”
However, a source in the team said separately that the absence of Glay is a big miss for the team. “We have many injuries in the team and only a few players are available. He would have helped us a lot.”
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Okumbi yet to return to Mathare United
Stanley Okumbi is yet to go back to his position as Mathare United coach despite a meeting with top officials of the club on Tuesday morning
Stanley Okumbi is yet to go back to his position as Mathare United coach despite a meeting with top officials of the club on Tuesday.
The coach revealed on Wednesday he wants to be sure of the seriousness of the players before making a decision on his continued relationship with the club. This happened even as reports emerged that Kariobangi Sharks who take part in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League are eying the coach.
Okumbi told Goal:”I met with United chairman Bob Munro but iam yet to decide on my fate until we have a talk with the players. The biggest problem I have had has never been with the management but rather the lack of seriousness by players. Once this is addressed then I can make up my mind.”
Okumbi announced his shock resignation on Sunday after the team lost 3-1 to Ushuru at Nyayo Stadium.However, the move was contested by his club and efforts have since been made to have him change his mind.
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