Harambee Stars head coach Stanley Okumbi had named his final squad of 23 players ahead of the international friendly clash against Malawi.

The released squad has experienced players like Patrick Matasi, defender Robinson Kamura and midfielder Geoffrey Kataka who represented the Nation during the Hull City showdown in London.

Western Stima midfielder Fred Shimonyo and Masita Masuta (Nzoia Sugar FC) have also earned themselves a call to play for the National team.

Chemelil Sugar midfielder Victor Majid marks a return to the team while a number of players plying their trade in the second tier are also listed in the squad, includinhg Morven Otinya of Palos and KCB FC’s Crispinus Onyango.

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Squad

Goalkeepers: James Saruni (Ulinzi Stars), Patrick Matasi (Posta Rangers)

Defenders: Simon Mbugua and Joakins Atudo (Posta Rangers), Brian Birgen (Ulinzi Stars), Robinson Kamura (AFC Leopards), Pascal Ogweno and Bolton Omwenga (Kariobangi Sharks) and Collins Okumu (Thika United)

Midfielders: Duncan Otieno (AFC Leopards), Victor Majid (Chemelil Sugar FC), Fredrick Shimonyo (Western Stima), Amos Asembeka (Sony Sugar), Geoffrey Kataka (Posta Rangers), Samuel Onyango (Ulinzi Stars) and Shami Mwinyi (Thika United)

Strikers: Morven Otinya (Palos FC), Daniel Mwaura (Mathare United), Masita Masuta (Nzoia Sugar FC), Crispinus Onyango (KCB FC), Cavin Odongo (Kariobangi Sharks), Kennedy Otieno (Western Stima) and Darius Msagaha (Bandari FC)

The named squad is dominated with local players who will be looking forward to sharpen their skills more while playing at the national level.

Harambee Stars will be going into the international friendly shoulder high after registering a win against DRC Congo and a draw against Uganda Cranes.

The unbeaten run of Harambee Stars in the hands of Stanley Okumbi have seen the team climb up in terms of FIFA Rankings.