Harambee Stars will miss the services of the influential quartet of Victor Wanyama, Arnold Origi, Ayub Timbe and Michael Olunga when they face Zambia in the Africa Cup of Nations build-up match against Zambia on Friday. In the absence of the revered custodian, Kimanzi will pick the starter from the Zambian based Ian Otieno and national U-23 and Ulinzi Stars goalkeeper Timothy Odhiambo. Algerian-based Masud Juma is likely to fill in Olunga shoes with reigning Cecafa top scorer Oscar Wamalwa, AFC Leopards striker Elvis Rupia and Zambia-based Timothy Otieno offering options. Meanwhile Kimanzi recalled Bandari's wing-wizard Abdallah Hassan to replace Timbe.Hassan was part of the Stars team which scooped bronze in the past Cecafa championship . Yesterday, eleven local-based players reported to camp and were screened for Covid-19 in line with the protocols sanctioned by the Ministry of Sports.

Source: The Star October 05, 2020 01:52 UTC