Origi is part of the team– Okumbi

Harambee stars captain Victor Wanyama and keeper Arnold Origi leaves the pitch after loosing their Africa Cup of Nation Qualifier match against Zambia at Nyayo stadium on Sep.6 2015.[PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

Harambee Stars coach Stanley Okumbi says Norway-based goalkeeper Arnold Origi is still in his plans despite the player failing to be called up for international matches.

Origi last played against Guinea Bissau in a June 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier which Harambee Stars lost 1-0 at home.

“He (Origi) is still in my plans for future matches. There are a lot of tournaments coming up and we will call him,” said Okumbi ahead of tomorrow’s dead rubber match against Zambia away.

Okumbi says he is looking for a positive end to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations campaign as the team takes on Zambia.

Stars are out of contention for a place in next year’s tournament after picking just one win in four matches. They drew 1-1 against Congo Brazaville in the first match before going down 2-1 to Zambia.

Two identical 1-0 losses to surprise group leaders Guinea Bissau knocked Stars out of running making Sunday’s fixture against Zambia a dead rubber affair.

“We expect a tactical battle against Zambia on Sunday and we are aware of this. I expect my players to give their best,” said Okumbi.