Wednesday 05th March, 2025 03:09 PM|
A few Mathare United gamers are set to hyperlink up with the Kenya U20 aspect getting ready for the 2025 AFCON video games.
The membership on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, confirmed Starlon Odhiambo and Alex Warai as the 2 gamers headed for nationwide staff responsibility from the SlumBoys fold.
“Mathare United is delighted to confirm that Starlon Odhiambo and Alex Warai have received call-ups to the Kenya U20 team that is currently preparing for the 2025 AFCON tourney for that age group, slated to commence next month,” the membership’s assertion learn in components.
The pair is ready to affix up with fellow gamers of the age group within the Salim Babu-coached aspect.
Profiles
Odhiambo, who predominantly options as a left again, joined United from NSL rivals, Kibera Black Stars halfway by the 2023 season.
The defender who dons the No. 21 jersey is the son of a Mathare United legend turned coach, Noah Abich.
He has in previous opened up on getting his soccer inspiration from his dad whom he used to accompany to premier league video games when younger.
On his half, Warai is a brand new entrant in John Kamau’s staff. The teen joined from semi-pro staff New Mathare.
A Mysa graduate, Warai began his soccer journey taking part in by the age ranks within the Mysa soccer construction and, in 2017, was chosen to characterize the organisation on the famed Norway Cup, based on the small print on the membership’s portal.
The 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations will likely be held in Côte d’Ivoire from April 26 to May 18, 2025.
Kenya U20 in AFCON
The Rising Stars obtained drawn in opposition to Senegal, Zambia and Sierra Leone in a modest-looking Group C within the draw performed on performed on February, 13, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt.
The junior staff managed to achieve the continental finals after reaching the ultimate of the CECAFA regional qualifiers that was held in Tanzania in 2024.
Kenya is amongst 13 groups that may compete within the 2025 version.
The prime 4 nations to qualify for the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup that will likely be staged in Chile from September 27 to October 19, 2025.
This 12 months’s version will likely be a maiden look for the Rising Stars.