Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has been released by his club Montreal Impact to play for Kenya in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) double-header against Comoros.
Initially, the Major League Soccer (MLS) side was reluctant to release the midfielder and he was even involved in the game against DC United where he scored in a 3-2 win to seal a place in the playoffs.
"All foreign-based players initially called up have checked into camp," the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) communicated in a statement obtained by Goal, "save for Anthony Akumu, Johanna Omolo, and captain Victor Wanyama, who are expected to link up with the team later today.