Otieno, who scored in Kenya’s opener against Rwanda, will start in the midfield alongside George ‘Blackberry’ Odhiambo, Whyvonne Isuza and Patillah Omoto.
Striker Kepha Aswani has been handed a start ahead of Vincent Oburu and Masoud Juma.
Harambee Stars starting XI: Patrick Matasi, Musa Mohammed, Jockins Atudo, Dennis Sikhayi, Wesley Onguso, Pettila Omoto, Ovella Ochieng, Duncan Otieno, Whyvonne Isuza, George Odhiambo and Kepha Aswani.
Reserves: Boniface Oluoch, Vincent Oburu, Masoud Juma, Crispin Oduor, Ernest Wendo, Isaac Kipyegon, Wellington Ochieng, Charles Momanyi, Samuel Onyango, Bernard Ochieng, Gabriel Andika and Said Tsum.
