Norway-based custodian Arnold Origi has revealed he
might be forced to hang gloves so as to pave way for upcoming players'
to do the job.
Kenya number one goalkeeper Arnold Origi has hinted at a possible retirement from national team.
In a post on his facebook page, Origi also praised new call-up
Mathare United goalkeeper Robert Mboya and said perhaps it is time to
pave way for the youngster.
He posted: "Maybe the time to step down is here because the
replacement is ready. Congratulations to Robert Mboya on your first
national team call-up. Same path. Pelico-United-Harambee Stars.”
Mboya is among 31 players who were called up on Thursday for October
13 international build-up against Morocco in Marrakech. Mboya will fight
it out for starting slot against experienced goalkeepers - Jerim
Onyango (Gor Mahia) and Wilson Obungu (Bandari).
Origi has missed last two matches involving Harambee Stars due to
club commitments. He now enjoys more playing time at Norwegian top side
Lillestrom.
Apart from Mboya, coach Bobby Williamson handed several players
maiden call ups. They include Clifford Alwanga (Tusker), goalkeeper
Samuel Odhiambo (Tusker), Anthony Ndolo (Sofapaka), Anthony Nding’u
(Livberty Academy), Athman Buki (Tusker), Victor Ndinya of Bandari and
National Super League side West Sugar’s Nelson Simwa.
Skipper
Victor Wanyama of English Premier League side Southampton returns for
the first time since 1-0 defeat to minnows Lesotho in an Africa Cup of
Nations qualifier played in Nairobi.
However, there is no place for talisman Dennis Oliech and Parma
midfielder MacDonald Mariga but Allan Wanga, who signed for Sudan giants
El-Merreikh is also enlisted alongside Belgium-based Ayub Timbe.
Name: |
Club |
Robert Mboya |
Mathare United |
Jerim Onyango |
Gor Mahia |
Wilson Obungu |
Bandari |
Boniface Oluoch |
Tusker |
Arnold Origi |
Lillestroam |
Defenders: |
|
Edwin Wafula |
AFC Leopards |
Aboud Omar |
Tusker |
David Owino |
Gor Mahia |
John Mejja |
Thika United |
Jackson Saleh |
|
Charles Odette |
|
Athman Buki |
Tusker |
Dennis Odhiambo |
|
Midfielders: |
|
Osborne Monday |
|
Humphrey Mieno |
|
Anthony Ndolo |
|
Anthony Ndungu |
|
Duncan Kago |
Sofapaka |
Timothy Otieno |
|
Victor Wanyama |
|
Forwards: |
|
Jesse Were |
Tusker |
Harrison Mwenda |
Mathare United |
Allan Wanga |
El-Merreikh |
Victor Ndinya |
Bandari |
Goddfrey Kataka |
KRA |
Noah Wafula |
AFC Leopards |
Enock Agwanda |
Sofapaka |
Nelson Simwa |
West Sugar |
Timonah Wanyonyi |
AFC Leopards |
Ayub Timbe |
Belgium |
Clifford Alwanga |
Tusker |
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