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Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga celebrates in a past game. [FKF Media]

There was a growing sense in Harambee Stars camp ahead of Tuesday's 4pm crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifiers match against Ivory Coast despite current developments in the camp.

Though the two teams are coming off quite contrasting results, Kenyan camp has been dominated with late call ups and injury news with Bristol City defender Zak Vyner Onyego abruptly returning to England after failing to feature in Friday's disappointing 1-1 draw against Burundi due to documentation issues.

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