Nejmeh release Austine Odhiambo ahead of Harambee Stars’ June international friendlies
By Joel Masibo, May 24, 2026Nejmeh SC has released creative midfielder Austine Odhiambo to join the Kenya national team camp ahead of the June 2026 international friendlies.
The former Gor Mahia ace has left Beirut for his home country, to join the lines of the Harambee Stars in preparation for the friendly matches against Kyrgyzstan and Palestine on Wednesday, June 3 and Saturday, June 6, 2026.
These two fixtures come as part of the preparations of the Kenyan national team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers that kick off in September 2026.
In a statement released by the Lebanese League giants Nejmeh, Odhiambo will return to Beirut before the resumption of the league that was suspended in March 2026 owing to the ongoing war between the USA, Iran, Israel and Lebanon.
”Austin is scheduled to return to Beirut immediately after the end of his international participation, to attend the team’s trainings before the resumption of the Lebanese league competitions on June 12.” The club said in a statement on Saturday night, May 23, 2026.
Harambee Stars squad
Meanwhile, a major highlight in the latest selection is the inclusion of five fresh faces who have received their maiden senior team invitations. These are defender Deon Woodman of Wealdstone FC, Hull City winger Sammy Hena-Kamau, striker Micah Obiero from Wealdstone FC, Stoke City defender Sydney Agina, and ADO Den Haag goalkeeper Caleb Kramer. Their selection reflects the technical bench’s ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand the squad ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign.
The squad includes three goalkeepers: Byrne Omondi, Faruk Shikhalo, and Caleb Kramer.
In defence, the coaches selected Erick Ouma, Stanley Wilson, Sylvester Owino, Frank Odhiambo, Alphonce Omija, Deon Woodman, Rooney Onyango, and Sydney Agina.
The midfield department features Richard Odada, Chris Erambo, Clarke Odour, Will Lenkupae, Austine Odhiambo, and Zech Obiero.
Leading the attack will be Job Ochieng, Mohammed Bajaber, Ben Stanley, Sammy Hena-Kamau, Micah Obiero, Ryan Ogam, and Lawrence Okoth.