His inclusion marked a return to the international stage after nearly two years out of the squad. The midfielder first made his Harambee Stars debut in 2020 against Zambia but had to wait three years for another opportunity. That appearance, in a friendly against South Sudan, ended prematurely after he was substituted shortly after coming on, during Engin Firat’s tenure as head coach. “Wearing the Kenyan badge again reminded me who I am,” the wing back is quoted by The Star. “The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that international football never forgives hesitation.

Source: The Star April 02, 2026 23:17 UTC