Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has announced his final squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Madagascar and Comoros, set to be played in Antalya, Turkey, Football Kenya Federation has confirmed.

The friendlies will be played during next month’s Fifa window from November 10-18, 2025.

Kenya national football team, Harambee Stars, will first face Madagascar on November 14, before taking on Comoros on November 17 or 18 (date to be confirmed).

The squad features exciting young talent Aldrine Kibet, who earned his first senior national team call-up following standout performances at club and youth national levels. Also earning a place is Zamalek Baron Ochieng, another rising star in Kenyan football.

In a boost to the attack, Ovella Ochieng makes a return to the national team after an extended absence, adding pace and attacking flair to the Stars’ forward line.

The two friendlies will serve as key preparation fixtures as Kenya continues to build towards future competitive matches.

Final Squad include goal keepers Byrne Omondi (Gor Mahia), Brian Bwire (Polokwane City) and Brian Opondo (Tusker FC)

Defence: Vincent Harper (Walsall), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Alphonce Omija (Etoile Du Sahel), Michael Kibwage (Gor Mahia), Rooney Onyango (Sogndal), Manzur Suleiman (Nairobi United) and Baron Ochieng (Zamalek)

Midfield: Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia), Duke Abuya (Yanga), Timothy Ouma (Lech Poznan) and Marvin Nabwire (Kenya Police FC)

Attack: Austine Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), William Lenkupae (VPS), Job Ochieng (Real Sociedad), Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars), Adam Wilson (New Saints), Aldrine Kibet (Celta Vigo), Ovellah Ochieng (Nairobi United), Jonah Ayunga (ST Mirren), Ryan Ogam (Wolfsberger) and Lawrence Okoth (SJK Seinajoki)

• A Tell Media / KNA report / By Anita Omwenga