Mulee makes one change as Kenya tackle Rwanda

Jacob "Ghost" Mulee (right) gives instructions to midfielder Jackson Macharia

Kenya's Harambee Stars coach Jacob "Ghost" Mulee (right) gives instructions to midfielder Jackson Macharia during their Fifa 2022 World Cup qualifiers match against Uganda at Nyayo national Stadium in Nairobi on September 02, 2021.

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What you need to know:

  • Mulee has handed Sweden based Eric Johana a start in place of Bandari’s winger Abdallah Hassan who settles on the bench
  • The match kicks off at 4pm at Nyamirambo Stadium (Kigali stadium) behind closed doors as a measure to avoid the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

Harambee Stars coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has made one changeto the  squad which tackles Amavubi Stars of Rwanda in their second Group "E" 2022 World Cup qualifier Sunday.

Mulee has handed Sweden based Eric Johana a start in place of Bandari’s winger Abdallah Hassan who settles on the bench

The match kicks off at 4pm at Nyamirambo Stadium (Kigali stadium) behind closed doors as a measure to avoid the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

Stars played out a barren draw against Uganda Cranes at the Nyayo National Stadium last Thursday in their first contest of the group.

New captain Michael Olunga will lead Kenya's attack with Masoud Juma, Johanna and Lawrence Juma playing behind him

Youngster Richard Odada, who had a good game against Uganda, continues to man the defensive midfield alongside Kenneth Muguna.

On the other hand, former Gor Mahia striker Jacques Tuyisenge leads attack for coach Vincent Mashami's side.

Harambee Stars Starting XI

1. Ian Otieno (GK), 2. Joseph Okumu, 5. Eugene Asike, 15.Daniel Sakari, 3. Eric Ouma, 6.Richard Odada, 21. Lawrence Juma, 16. Juma Masud, 13. Kenneth Muguna, 10.Eric Johanna, 14. Michael Olunga


Substitutes

23. James Saruni (GK), 18. Joseph Okoth (GK), 17. Duke Abuya, 8. Patillah Omoto, 19. Harun Shakava, 7. Boniface Muchiri, 20. Erick Kapaito, 4. Frank Odhiambo, 9.Henry Meja, 11.Siraj Mohammed, 12.Bolten Omwenga, 22. Hassan Abdallah, 11. Jackson Macharia