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Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat (left) and his assistant William Muluya during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers Group J first leg match against Zimbabwe at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda on September 6 2024. [Standard]

The spotlight will be firmly on Harambee Stars head coach, Engin Firat, as his team prepares to face Namibia's Brave Warriors in their second Group J Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at Orlando Stadium, South Africa, on Tuesday, September 10.

Firat's tactics and team selection came under intense scrutiny following a goalless draw against Zimbabwe in their opening match last Friday.

Kenyan fans were particularly incensed by Firat’s decision to bench all his strikers, including seasoned forward John Avire and last season's Kenyan Premier League top scorer Benson Omalla. Instead, Firat deployed defender Eric Ouma and winger Eric Johanna in forward positions, a strategy that did little to trouble Zimbabwe's defence in a lacklustre 0-0 draw at Uganda's Mandela National Stadium.

Despite the criticism, the Turkish manager defended his selection choices, stressing that only physically and mentally prepared players were given a chance to play.

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