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Harambee Stars Buzz: Sofapaka's Baron Ochieng Receives Late Call-Up

Baron Ochieng - Burundi - Engin Firat - Harambee Stars - Kenya soccer - World Cup Qualifiers

Exciting news as young talent Baron Ochieng joins the Harambee Stars squad last minute! Read more about this surprising addition.

In a surprising turn of events, Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has made a last-minute decision to include Sofapaka's rising star, Baron Ochieng, in the national team squad. The talented right-back is set to join the team in Malawi for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Burundi. This unexpected call-up marks a significant milestone in Ochieng's career, as he earns his first-ever opportunity to represent the senior national team.

Baron Ochieng's selection comes as a delightful surprise to many football fans, with his impressive performances for Sofapaka catching the attention of the national team coach. The young defender's inclusion highlights the coach's confidence in his abilities and potential to make a valuable contribution to the Harambee Stars squad. Ochieng's journey from club football to the international stage serves as inspiration for aspiring footballers across the country, showcasing that hard work and dedication can lead to remarkable opportunities.

As Baron Ochieng prepares to wear the national team jersey for the first time, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation among supporters eager to see how he will fare on the international stage. His call-up reinforces the importance of nurturing young talents in Kenyan football and signals a promising future for the sport in the country.

In the vibrant world of Kenyan football, unexpected surprises like Baron Ochieng's late call-up to Harambee Stars add an element of unpredictability and excitement to the game. This unexpected twist in the national team selection process highlights the dynamic nature of football and the constant opportunities for emerging talents to shine on the big stage.

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Sofapaka's Baron Ochieng earns late Harambee Stars call (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 4 โ€“ Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has handed a late call up to Sofapaka's Baron Ochieng who is expected to link up with the Get ...

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Sofapaka defender earns late call-up to Harambee Stars squad (Pulse Live Kenya)

The young right-back will link up with Harambee Stars squad in Malawi ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Burundi after earning a late call-up to ...

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Engin Firat hands Sofapaka right-back Baron Ochieng late call up ... (Africa Top Sports)

Sofapaka FC right-back Baron Ochieng has earned his first-ever call-up to the senior national team Harambee Stars. This is the first time the youngster has ...

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Burundi custodian seething for revenge against Harambee Stars ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

Burundi lost 1-0 to Kenya in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup back in 2017, and the goalkeeper is eyeing revenge against them when they meet in the 2026 ...

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Harambee Stars: Five reasons why switching to a back three ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has been hinting at switching to a back three formation for a while now, and here are five reasons why his thoughts make ...

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Burundi's Nahimana Confident Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Clash ... (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 4 - Kenya will host Burundi in a 2026 World Cup Qualifier match on June 7 at the Bingu National Stadium in Malawi.

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Kenya Needs World-Class Stadia, Not Political Showpieces (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 5 - Kenya's rapid construction of sports stadia, exemplified by the recent development of Masinde Muliro Stadium for the Madaraka Day ...

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Sofapaka's Baron Ochieng earns maiden Harambee Stars call-up (Tv47 Digital)

Sofapaka FC right-back Baron Ochieng joined the Harambee Stars training alongside Daniel Anyembe and Collins Sichenje.

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Harambee Stars: 'Marcelo' ruled out, Okumu hopeful ahead of ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

Erick 'Marcelo' Ouma has not passed a fitness test ahead of Harambee Stars' matches with Burundi and Ivory Coast but Joseph Okumu is hoping to be involved.

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