Put names squad for Burundi tie, retains a number of players

National team Coach Paul Put addressing the press before a past game [PHOTO: COURTESY]

Harambee Stars Coach Paul Put has named the squad that will face Burundi in the upcoming semifinal tie to be played in Kisumu Stadium at 3 PM.

Patrick Matasi has been retained between the goal posts after having kept clean sheet in the last four group stage matches. The goal scorer against Tanzania Vincent Oburu, George Odhiambo and Ovella Ochieng have been lined up to spearhead the attack. Sportpesa Premier League top scorer Masoud Juma has been kept in the bench same as Duncan Otieno. The lineup was released hours to the match and has been published by the Football Kenya Federation.

Kenya Starting XI

Patrick Matasi (GK), Musa Mohammed (C), Jockins Atudo, Dennis Sikhayi, Wesley Onguso, Ernest Wendo, Patillah Omotto, Whyvonne Issuza, Ovella Ochieng, George Odhiambo, Vincent Oburu

Substitutes

Gabriel Andika (GK), Boniface Oluoch (GK), Said Tsuma, Bernard Ochieng, Samuel Onyango, Masoud Juma, Wellington Ochieng, Charles Momanyi, Kefa Aswani, Issack Kipyegon, Duncan Otieno, Chrispin Oduor

Burundi Starting XI

Jonathan Nahimana (GK), Pierre Kwizera (C), Rachid Leon Hererimana, Tresor Ndikumana, David Nsimirimana, Omar Moussa, Gael Duhayindavyi, Shasir Nahimana, Hussein Shaban, Laudit Mavugo, Fiston Abdoul Razak

Substitutes

Mc Arthur Arakaza, Onesme Rukundo, Steve Nahimana, Youssuf Ndayishimiye, Bienvenue Shaka, Moussa Mossi, Moussa Haphizi Herimana, Cedrick Urasenga, Eric Ndoriyobija

Harambee stars players celebrates their win against Rwanda at Bukhungu on December 3, 2017 during CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.[ BENJAMIN SAKWA]