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Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga during a past training session. [FKF Media]

Michael Olunga and defender Joseph Okumu have returned to the Harambee Stars squad as coach Benni McCarthy named a 38-man provisional team for Kenya’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Olunga makes his return after recovering from a serious pelvic injury that kept him out for about five months and ended his previous domestic season in Qatar.

The Al-Arabi striker has already started his new campaign on a positive note, scoring a dramatic equaliser, and his return gives McCarthy an experienced leader as Kenya prepares for two important Group D matches.