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Starboy Aldrine Kibet earns first ever call-up to Harambee Stars

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 28, 2025 – Spain-based youngster Aldrine Kibet has been handed a debut call-up to the national football team, Harambee Stars, for the upcoming international friendlies against Madagascar and Comoros.

Kibet, who plies his trade with Celta Vigo’s B side — Celta Fortuna — has been long touted for a move to the senior side, having impressed for the national team’s Under 18 and Under 20s.

The youngster joined the Spanish side in July this year and has thus far featured for the Under 19 side, having made his debut on October 5 against Sporting Gijon.

Also called up by Benni McCarthy is Zamalek youngster Baron Ochieng’ and Finland-based Lawrence Okoth, who was also part of the squad for last month’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Burundi and Ivory Coast.

Absent from the squad is captain Michael Olunga.

Harambee Stars will play Madagascar on November 14 before playing Comoros on either November 17 or 18.

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