AFCON qualifier: Wanyama, Mandel absent as Kenya face Egypt, Togo

Kenya national team coach Jacob Mulee stated on Sunday that several foreign-based players will be missing from the Harambee Stars starting lineup when the team suits up for their final Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches this week. Star central midfielder Victor Wanyama, currently based in Canada with Major League Soccer side CF Montreal, was among the names mentioned by coach Mulee as being unavailable for games against Egypt and Togo. A theme has emerged in the buildup to the final two qualifying games of preparing for the future rather than being too focused on overcoming the long odds to qualify.