Former Kenya midfielder Francis Xavier believes it was vital for Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama be included in the squad to play Egypt.
The hosts will be playing the Africa Cup of Nations record-holders on Thursday hoping to get maximum points to have a chance of finishing in the top two positions in Group G. The AFC Leopards legend believes the 29-year-old would have had a positive impact on the team.
"[Jacob] 'Ghost' Mulee would have called the captain even if he was not going to be given playing time," Xavier told Goal on Thursday.