AFCON 2027 qualifiers: Kenya’s official line-up against South Africa

The Harambee Stars have officially announced their starting XI to face South Africa in today’s third round of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

The match will take place at the Orlando Amstel Arena (Orlando Stadium), with kickoff scheduled for 5 pm.

The 2027 AFCON co-host has endured a difficult qualifying spell, remaining winless in Group D after their opening two matches with just 1 point. The Harambee Stars began their qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw against Eritrea, and then on matchday two they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Guinea.

For the away match against South Africa, Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has announced a strong starting lineup.

Kenya's official line-up for the South Africa match

• Starting XI: Byrne Omondi (GK) (23), Abud Omar (3), Sylvester Owino (4), Frank Odhiambo (5), Ronney Onyango (16), Amos Wanjala (12), Alwyn Tera (20), Will Lenkupae (11), Job Ochieng (19), Adam Wilson (10), Michael Olunga (C) (14)
• Substitutes: Brian Bwire (GK) (18), Faruk Shikalo (GK) (1), Stanley Wilson (21), Eric Marcelo Ouma (13), Vincent Harper (24), Hannif Wesonga (2), Henry Ochieng (9), Mohammed Bajaber (7), Ben Stanley (17), Ryan Ogam (15), Micah Obiero (22), Alpha Onyango (8)