The team started training in Nairobi with players, especially from sides that are in a tight race to secure the top-flight trophy
Kenya U23 head coach Stanley Okumbi has appreciated the Football Kenya Federation Premier League sides that are challenging for the title for releasing players ahead of the July Cecafa Cup in Ethiopia.
Tusker, KCB and Gor Mahia have allowed their summoned players to join the Emerging Stars' training camp at Ruaraka despite the crucial club games they have ahead. Okumbi is hopeful that, should he get even half of the players he called up, then Kenya will challenge for the trophy in Bahir Dar in northern Ethiopia between July 3 and 18.