Kenya’s national team, the Harambee Stars will not appear on the Cecafa Four Nations tour as they withdrew, citing inappropriate conditions for team participation and general preparations before the African Nations Tournament Tour (Chan) in August.

The Harambee stars were among the four nations invited to the tournament organized by the East and Central African Council (Cecafa) as part of their preparations for the Chan tour they will co-cut together UGANDA AND TANZANIA.

Kenyawho traveled to the bears to the tours through an authorized flight, were initially planned to face Uganda rivals on the opening day, only for Cecafa to reset the matches on Sunday. After the changes, Kenya withdrew to start against Tanzania in the stadium carat in the Arusha.

Kenya was decided to return home

Despite arriving in the Arusha on Saturday and held their first training in front of the Sunday tour, July 20, the Kenyan Football Federation (FKF) has confirmed the team’s withdrawal from the tournament and further said they will return home immediately and focus on preparations for Chan from 2 to 2nd.

“The Football Federation in Kenya (FKF) wants to inform the public that the Harambee stars are withdrawn from the Cecafa Four Nations tour in Tanzania“Read part of the statement from FKF received from FlashScore.

“This decision was made after recommendations and advice from the team’s technical bench, led by coach Benni McCarthy, after a full assessment of the prevailing conditions, which were considered inappropriate for team participation and general preparations.

“The team will return to Kenya and resume preparations for the next African nations (Chan) 2024 championship, with full focus now moving on to ensure optimal readiness for the task forward.

“FKF remains committed to providing the national team with the best possible environment to compete and represent the country with pride.”

McCarthy had appreciated the Cecafa Tournament

The South African legend had welcomed the tournament of four cecafa nations, which he said would provide good ground to try his team.

“I am very happy about the time of this tournament because it will give our players good ground to continue preparing a long way in front of the Chan tournament“McCarthy said, before the team left for the bears.

“It is a good tour to appreciate our readiness for Chan. We will face scary opponents, and this will clearly tell us what is working and what should be adjusted”

The tournament, which will also display SenegalIt could have provided McCarthy a great opportunity to assess the readiness of his team in front of the Chan tournament.

McCarthy had appointed a strong team of 25 men for the tournament, with the department of goalkeeper led by experienced guardian Farouk Shikalo, along with Byrne Undandi and Sepstitianos Weeksa, while the defense line included Siraj Mohamed, Manzur Sueiman, Pamba Swaleh, Abud Omar, Alphonce Sakar, Dance, Danie. Lewis Bandi and Kevin Okumu.

The midfield consisted of a mix of youth and experience, with Brian Musa, Alpha Onyango, Austin Odhamambo, Ben Stanely, and Marvin Nabwire doing the team, while the team boasted with a promising offensive force led by Masud Juma, and Bonifi Muchiri, Mohamed Bajaber, David Sakwa, Ryan. Odongo.

However, McCarthy was already prepared to lose the services of strikers-Moisiu Schumah and Emmanuel Osoro two who became inappropriate to appear on the Chan tour after signing permanent two-year contracts with Zambian Super League Power Dynamos.

Shumah was the top scorer in the Premier League of the Kenya Football Federation (FKF) with 17 goals for Kakamega Homeboyz, followed by Osoro, who scored 16 goals and provided seven assists for FC Taranta.

Harambee Stars, who are drawn to Group A – Surely ‘Death Group’ – will face Dr Dr Kongo, Morocco, ZambiaAND Angola In what it promises to be a required campaign.