Salim Babu reveals Junior Stars’ provisional squad ah**d of CECAFA U18
The Kenya National U18 boys' team, Junior Stars Head Coach Salim Babu, unveiled the provisional squad for the upcoming CECAFA U18 tournament.
The newly appointed tactician has gone for a mix of school team players and individuals involved in various tournaments and FKF-run leagues nationwide.
Junior Stars from FKF PL
The inclusion of a strong FKFPL contingent, featuring Kariobangi Sharks' quartet Stanley Wilson, Mathew Kibiwott, Kelvin Wanyanga, and Evans Aroko, Ulinzi Star's Lucas Maina, Shabana's Delphine Omuri, and Kakamega Homeboyz' Ibrahim Wanzala, brings crucial experience to the squad. 
Furthermore, 11 players from FKF National Super League teams Rainbow, Mombasa Star, and Migori Youth contribute additional experience to the team.
The KSSSA champions St. Anthony’s and finalists Shanderema School have produced 6 and 3 players, respectively.
Kibet part of Junior Stars squad
Former St. Anthony’s forward Adrian Kibet, now based in the USA, and Shanderema duo Mark Shaban and Kelly Madada are among the talents.
Kakamega School’s Green Commandos contribute 4 players, led by captains Jack Ongaya and Clement Kawere. 
Derrick Oketch, a standout player from the Chapa Dimba tournament representing Ebwali Secondary School, also secures a spot in the squad.
The CECAFA U18 tournament is set to commence on November 25.
Junior Stars Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers
Ibrahim Wanzala (Kakamega Homeboyz), David Obasanjo (Migori Youth), Joshua Keya (Rainbow), Salim Andale (Tusker Youth), Benard Maeri (Ruiru Hotstars), Ryan David (Machakos Boys High School)
Defenders
Ely Otieno (Serani), David Wanyama (Serani), Clement Kawere (Green Commandos), Francis Mukutwa Kulongo (Shanderema), Kevin Musambai (St.Anthony), Collins James (Green Commandos), Charles Wesonga (Green Commandos), Brian Abuka (St.Anthony), Baron Otieno (Sofapaka), William Orute (St.Anthony), Brian Yida (Goseta Boys), Joseph Bate (Mofa), Brian Mulembi (Winam), Amos Wanjala (Nastic Sports Academy), Oseph Omondi (Agai Secondary), Jackson Imbiakha (Rainbow), Mansur Okwaro (Rainbow), Jack Ongaya (Green Commandos)
Midfielders
Bily Clinton (Rainbow), Morice Omondi (Usenge Secondary), Haustine Oluoch (Musingu High), Dismas Ongocho (Dagoreti High), Linus Munyau (Raindow), Calvin Akala (Green Commandos), Braxton Ouma (Musingu High), Armstrong Omondi (Alliance High School) Joseph Omuse (St.Anthony), Alvin Kasavuli (Nastic Sports Academy), Kelly Madada (Shanderema), Stanley Wilson (Kariobangi Sharks), Tyron Kariuki (Rainbow), Jacob Otieno (Rainbow), Kelvin Wanyanga (Kariobangi Sharks) Mathew Kibiwot (Kariobangi Sharks), Evans Aroko (Highway Secondary), Bakari Athman (St.Anthony), Amisi Otieno (Goseta), Adrian Kibet (Nastic Sports Academy)
Forwards
Delphine Omuri (Shabana), Shadrack Omondi (Nova Pioneer), George Ogutu (Magadi Secondary), Brian Ogutu (Kisumu Day), Leonel Oduor (Goseta), Headson Bwire (Goseta), Junior Gregory (St.Anthony), Papa Barasa (St.Anthony), Joseph Omondi (Usenge), Fredrick Ochieng (Uefa Despanol), Brian Onyango (Awasi), Lucas Maina (Ulinzi Stars), Inistin Simiyu (St.Joseph), Dennis Wafula (Mwitoti), Luis Ingavi (Usa), Ben Saul (Lugusi), Vonicks Odhiambo (Agai Secondary), Mark Shaban (Shanderema), Samuel Odhiambo (Uefa Despanol), Felix Omondi(Agoro Sare), Hosea Kamau (Goseta) Emillio Brian (Migori Youth), Mwanzia Joseph (Mombasa Stars), Mohammed Adan (Mombasa Stars)
