"I know he is the best striker in Zambia but we also have the best striker in Kenya (Allan Wanga) in the list. Youthful defenders Joseph Okumu and Bernard Ochieng, who are unlikely to kick a ball in Egypt, were called up. Ochieng didn't make the Harambee Stars squad for the final qualifier away to Ghana in March but was on the bench in the double-header against Ethiopia. Similarly, Migne is said to appreciate Were's attacking exploits, but has voiced concerns over the player's work rate when his team loses possession. In the four qualification matches Migne was in charge, the Frenchman has started Japan-based Michael Olunga in three, and gave Juma the nod to lead the line in the dead rubber tie away to Ghana in March.

Source: Daily Nation May 16, 2019 02:26 UTC