Celtic
midfielder Victor Mugubi Wanyama and
South Africa-based Brian Mandela have
joined the national team Harambee Stars residential
camp in Naivasha ahead of Wednesday’s crucial World Cup qualifier against
Nigeria.
The two joined the team yesterday morning just in time for
the first training session at the Oserian Complex in Naivasha.
Harambee
Stars’ head of delegation Hussein Terry said the arrival of the two
has boosted morale in the camp.
He also confirmed that David Gateri and Arnold Origi have
also joined camp though they are not eligible to play in the Wednesday fixture.
Gateri, who is based in South Africa, is injured while Origi, Kenya’s number
one goalkeeper is serving a one-match suspension after picking two consecutive
yellow cards.
“Gateri is still nursing a groin injury and his presence with
that of Origi has done wonders to lift morale in camp,” said Terry.
Terry has also thanked President Uhuru
Kenyatta for his
gesture of promising cash incentives if Stars gun down the Super Eagles.
President Kenyatta has promised Sh3 million to the Stars if
they win while Nairobi Senator Gideon ‘Sonko’ Mbuvi, has pledged Sh1 million
for a win and Sh200,000 for each goal scored.
Stars are expected in Nairobi this afternoon and will
tomorrow visit a children’s home in the Capital City. The team may also be
treated to lunch by President Uhuru
Kenyatta though this
is yet to be confirmed.
Elsewhere, CAF President Issa Hayatou is expected in Nairobi
for the June 5 World Cup qualifier in Nairobi.
The CAF President has been invited to Nairobi by Football
Kenya Federation (FKF) and will be one of the high profile guests at the match.
His presence in the country will be significant and comes at
a time the FKF has built a close working relationship with the continental
body.
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