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Rupia dropped as Firat names Harambee Stars travelling squad

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga and Elvis Rupia (right) with team mates during training at The Police Sacco Stadium ahead of FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches against Burundi and Ivory Coast to be played in Malawi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Tanzanian based striker Elvis Rupia has been axed from the national team after Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat named his travelling squad for their crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Burundi and Ivory Coast next month in Malawi.

Due to FIFA and CAF's ban on Kenya's stadia for failing to meet required standards, the matches will be held in Malawi's Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe.

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