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2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Mayaka explains why Harambee Stars call-up was a surprise

The 20-year-old midfielder is among the squad selected for a game against Mali on October 7 in Morocco

Kenya midfielder Phillip Mayaka has explained why he was surprised when he received the call to join the Harambee Stars squad.

Mayaka, 20, was included in the provisional squad and was maintained when it was trimmed to 25 players ahead of a World Cup qualifier against Mali.

The youngster said he was surprised because he could not believe he had been considered for the qualifier given that he features in the USL Championship.

He is currently playing for Colorado Springs Switchbacks on loan from the MLS side, Colorado Rapids.