Mulee recalls Sofapaka ace for Comoros return leg

Harambee Stars' Lawrence Juma (centre) dribbles past Ugandan players during their international friendly match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on September 8, 2019.

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What you need to know:

  • Kenya, who have registered three draws in as many matches so far, head to Moroni badly in need of their first win in the qualifiers
  • Sofapaka midfielder Lawrence Juma, who didn't make the match-day squad on Wednesday, has been included in Mulee's final 25 for the away assignment
  • Wazito midfielder Musa Masika is another notable inclusion, a move that suggests Mulee could ring changes in his midfield for the return leg

Harambee Stars coach Jacob "Ghost" Mulee has named his travelling squad for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations return leg qualifying match against Comoros on Sunday.

Kenya, who have registered three draws in as many matches so far, head to Moroni badly in need of their first win in the qualifiers.

Stars are set to leave for Moroni on Saturday morning via a chartered flight.

Juma, Masika recalled

Mulee has kept faith in the squad that battled to a 1-1 draw with Comoros on Wednesday at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Sofapaka midfielder Lawrence Juma, who didn't make the match-day squad on Wednesday, has been included in Mulee's final 25 for the away assignment.

Wazito midfielder Musa Masika is another notable inclusion, a move that suggests Mulee could ring changes in his midfield for the return leg.Β 

Conspicuously missing is Simba defender Joash Onyango whose absence is still shrouded in uncertainty.

Mulee believes they can still win in Moroni despite dropping points in Nairobi.

"Football is very dynamic nowadays. We picked crucial lessons in the first match and know what to do in the return leg. It will not be an easy match but it is possible to get three points in Moroni, we will give it our all," he said.

Goalkeeper Arnold Origi, who made a return to the team after a five-year absence, echoed Mulee's sentiments.

"It is never over until it is over. We still have a chance and will fight hard for the three points," said Origi who will be celebrating his 37th birthday on Sunday.

Squad

Goalkeepers

Arnold Origi, Ian Otieno, Brian Bwire

Defenders

Brian Mandela, Joseph Okumu, Samuel Olwande, Erick Ouma, David Owino Odhiambo, David Owino Ambulu, Johnstone Omurwa

Midfielders

Victor Wanyama, Johanna Omollo, Cliff Nyakeya, Ayub Timbe, Eric Johanna, Ismael Gonzalez, Anthony Akumu, Lawrence Juma, Boniface Muchiri, Musa Masika, Abdallah Hassan,

Forwards

Masud Juma, John Avire, Mark Makwatta