The Kenyan was once again called up for Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars side.

Obiero, who expressed his pride when representing his national team in a previous News & Star interview, is suffering from an ankle injury, which Rob Elliot said was not serious.

On the 25-year-old’s absence from Saturday’s victory, Elliot said: “Micah is a great lad – he tried to train on Friday, he strapped it up, but he just was too sore.

“It's not a bad one with Micah, but it's swollen. Until the swelling goes down, it won't settle.

“He'll go away with Kenya on Monday because he's got to report for duty.

“We'll see whether he's available for them and if not, whether he comes back.

Benni McCarthy's Kenya face South Africa in an away clash on Friday (today) at Orlando Stadium, before hosting Bafana Bafana in the return game at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Tuesday.

The match kicks off at 4pm UK time.