Harambee Stars U23 provisional squad for COSAFA preps named
The provisional squad for the Harambee Stars U23 team, set to compete in the upcoming 2024 COSAFA Cup as a guest participant, has been named.
This invitation follows Malawi's withdrawal from the tournament, which is traditionally contested by countries from southern Africa.
Harambee Stars squad
The 2024 COSAFA Cup will take place in South Africa from June 26 to July 7, 2024. 
The squad features several notable inclusions, particularly from international clubs. Former AFC Leopards striker Josphat Lopaga, currently with Dynamo Brest in Belarus, joins the lineup alongside Zech Obiero from Leyton Orient in England, George Gitau from Middlesbrough, and Jeremy Bissau from Brooke House College in England.
Adding to the foreign-based talent, Alphonce Omija from Dhofar, Oman, who debuted for the senior Harambee Stars against Ivory Coast, John Ochieng from Zanaco, Zambia, and Faiz Opande from the USA have also been included in the squad.
Promising U18 players Amos Wanjala and Aldrine Kibet, who shone at last year’s CECAFA U18 Championships, have made the cut alongside Wilson Stanley.
Gor Mahia are well-represented with players Paul Ochuoga, Shariff Musa, Alpha Onyango, Austin Odhiambo, and Rooney Onyango included in the squad.
Additionally, AFC Leopards' Kaycie Odhiambo and Hassan Beja have been named.
Experienced players such as Anthony Akumu and Johnstone Omurwa bring valuable experience to the squad, providing a blend of youthful energy and seasoned expertise.
Preparations for the regional showpiece will begin on June 20, 2024, with the team starting residential training in Nairobi.
The squad aims to make a strong impression in the tournament, leveraging the opportunity to compete at an international level. 
The 2024 COSAFA Cup promises to be an exciting event, with the inclusion of the Harambee Stars U23 team adding a unique dynamic to the competition. Fans and stakeholders are eager to see how the team performs against some of the best young talents from southern Africa.
Harambee Stars U23 Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Bryne Omondi (Bandari), Brian Bwire (Tusker), Sebastian Wekesa (Kariobangi Sharks), Ibrahim Wanzala (Kakamega Homeboyz)
Defenders
Alphonce Omija (Dhofar, Oman), Paul Ochuoga (Gor Mahia), Boniface Onyango (Tusker), Geoffrey Onyango (Kariobangi Sharks), Hanniff Wesonga (KCB), Amos Wanjala (Nastic Sports Academy, Spain), Johnstone Omurwa (Portugal), Faiz Opande (USA), Baron Ochieng (Sofapaka)
Midfielders
Wilson Stanley (Kariobangi Sharks), Shariff Musa (Gor Mahia), John Ochieng (Zanaco, Zambia), Anthony Akumu (Unattached), Chrispine Erambo (Tusker), Aldrine Kibet (Nastic Sports, Spain), Bajaber Mohammed (City Stars), Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia), Austin Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Rooney Onyango (Gor Mahia), Patrick Otieno (Posta Rangers), Hassan Beja (AFC Leopards), Emmanuel Osoro (Nzoia Sugar), William Gatimu (Bandari), Fortune Omoto (Kariobangi Sharks), Kaycie Odhiambo (AFC Leopards)
Forwards
Benson Omalla (Gor Mahia), Josphat Lopaga (Dynamo Brest, Belarus), Samuel Kapen (Nairobi City Stars), Moses Shummah (Kakamega Homeboyz), Zech Obiero (Leyton Orient, England), George Gitau (Middlesborough, England), Jeremy Bissau (Brooke House College, England)
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