Victor Wanyama to Captain Harambee Stars Legends Against Arsenal Legends in Nairobi Showdown
Harambee Stars Legends have unveiled a star-studded squad ahead of their highly anticipated Legends Cup clash against Arsenal Legends, scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama will lead the Kenyan side, while Arsenal Legends will be captained by Nigerian football icon Nwankwo Kanu in a match expected to bring together some of the most celebrated names in African and international football. The Kenyan squad features several former national team stars who represented the country in major international competitions, including Dennis Oliech, McDonald Mariga, Musa Otieno, Allan Wanga, John Baraza, Boniface Ambani and Nicholas Muyoti. Wanyama, who enjoyed a successful career in European football with Celtic, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur, will be among the main attractions as Kenyan football fans prepare to welcome Arsenal's former stars to Nairobi. The inclusion of Dennis Oliech, one of Kenya's most celebrated forwards, alongside former Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga, adds considerable experience to the Harambee Stars Legends squad. The two players were influential figures during their international careers and remain popular among Kenyan football supporters. Other notable names in the playing unit include James Situma, Innocent Mutiso, Matthews Ottamax, Alfred Chege, Osborne Monday, Duncan Ochieng, Maurice Sunguti, Ramadhan Balala, Simon Mulama, Pamzo, David Ochieng, Edward Karanja, Anthony Kimani Modo, Pascal Ochieng, Walter Odede, Phillip Opiyo, Taiwo Leo Otieno, Francis Onyiso, Julius Owino and Kevin Kimani. The team will be under the guidance of experienced Kenyan coach Jacob Ghost Mulee, who has been appointed head coach for the encounter. Mulee will work alongside Anthony Okumu, Josphat Murila, Zedekiah Otieno, Micky T9 Weche, Sammy Sholei and Tom Juma in the non-playing unit. The match will also provide an opportunity for Kenyan supporters to watch Kanu, the former Arsenal striker who won two Premier League titles and two FA Cups during his time with the London club. The Nigerian legend remains one of the most recognisable African players to have featured in the English Premier League. The Legends Cup encounter is expected to attract considerable interest from football supporters eager to see their former heroes return to the pitch. For many fans, the match will offer a chance to relive memorable moments from the careers of players who helped shape Kenyan football. With Wanyama leading Harambee Stars Legends and Kanu captaining Arsenal Legends, the November 13 fixture promises an entertaining football reunion at Nyayo National Stadium.