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Kenya names squad for Africa Cup of Nations

By AFP
May 15, 2019

NAIROBI: Kenya named its preliminary squad Tuesday for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations, after qualifying for the continent’s main international tournament for the first time in 15 years.

The 30-man squad announced by coach Sebastian Migne includes Christopher Mbamba and John Avire making their debut for the Harambee Stars in Egypt. Sweden-based striker Mbamba, 26, made the switch to Kenya after being granted his citizenship earlier this year. He was born in Zimbabwe to a Namibian father and Kenyan mother. Victor Wanyama, who captains the national side, is expected to join the squad after featuring for Tottenham against Liverpool in the European Champions League final on June 1.