Stars were hoping to give the Kenyan fans something to smile about once again after beating Qatar 2-1 last weekend at the Al Janoub Stadium in Doha.
Enjoying support from Kenyans living and working in Qatar, Stars against all odds dominated the game and created clear cut chances unlike in their past matches where the team struggled to impress.
Team coach Firat was on the receiving end of sharp criticism from a section of fans for overlooking players from Gor and Tusker when he named the provisional squad on Monday.
In Kenya, the FIFA for schools program is set to directly benefit over 2,000 schools across the country.
The towering defender who helped Gent reach the quarterfinals of the UEFA Conference League moves hardly weeks after he was confirmed as one of the assistant captains by the Belgian side.
Stars who are under the tutelage of coach Engin Firat finished second from last in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers behind Uganda and Mali who topped group E.
Stars were looking to wrap the Four Nations tournament with yet another win after beating Pakistan by a solitary goal in the first match played last Wednesday at the same venue.
Firat emphasized the team’s focus on learning more about their strengths, weaknesses, and potential solutions for the future.
Shumah, who earned his Stars call up courtesy for his performance at club level was named in the starting eleven, partnering skipper Michael Olunga upfront.
Sichenje, plies trade in Finland with KuPS, an outfit he joined in April from Swedish top tier side AIK while Anyembe, is attached to Danish superliga club, Viborg.