Zambia-based duo called up as Stars depart for India

Zambia-based duo of Clifton Miheso and John Makwatta have been called up to the Harambee Stars' squad headed to India for the Intercontinental Cup that kicks off on Friday at the Mumbai Football Arena.

A squad of 15 players jetted out on Wednesday morning and will be joined on Thursday by six others who are awaiting their travelling documents.

Tusker’s rookie goalkeeper Byrne Omondi was called in to replace Gor Mahia’s Boniface Oluoch, while Vihiga United and Thika United defenders Bernard Ochieng’ and Dennis Odhiambo took up the places of Joash Onyango and Harun Shakava from Gor Mahia.

None of the seven Gor players who had been drafted in the squad travelled due to the KPL champions' tight schedule.

Makwatta has been in a scintillating form down in Zambia scoring four goals in four league games for Buildicon and will boost Sebastien Migne’s striking options aside from Pistone Mutamba, who scored the lone goal in Monday's 1-0 win against Equatorial Guinea.

SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Timothy Odhiambo (Ulinzi Stars), Patrick Matasi (Posta Rangers), Byrne Omondi (Tusker)

Defenders: Jockins Atudo (Posta Rangers), Musa Mohammed (Un-attached), Michael Kibwage (AFC Leopards), Bernard Ochieng (Vihiga United), Dennis Odhiambo (Thika United),Johnstone Omurwa (Mathare United), Bolton Omwenga (Kariobangi Sharks), Erick Ouma (KF Tirana)

Midfielders: Kenneth Muguna (KF Tirana), Vincent Wasambo (Kariobangi Sharks), Patillah Omotto (Kariobangi Sharks), Chrispin Oduor (Mathare United), Clifton Miheso (Buildcon FC), Duncan Otieno (AFC Leopards)

Forwards: Ovella Ochieng (Kariobangi Sharks), Timothy Otieno (Tusker FC), John Makwatta (Buildcon FC), Pistone Mutamba (Wazito FC)