Also known as: Kenya national football team
Kenya's national football team, preparing for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers under coach Benni McCarthy.
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… The forward, who has represented Kenya at all youth national team levels and harbours ambitions of featuring for Harambee Stars at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, also played a crucial role in one of the league’s most memorable matches this season. …
Nairobi United sensation Wangaya named April Player of the MonthThe Standard
… I’ve just stayed focused, worked hard, and I’m happy to see it paying off."The 20-year-old, who has featured across all of Kenya’s youth national teams and harbours ambitions of representing Harambee Stars at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), delivered a standout month, reg …
Wangaya lands April's Player of the MonthThe Standard
… The former Harambee Stars coach admitted all coaches of these academies are qualified, which gives FKF easy work in the PPP partnership. …
Youngsters continue to play with hope of talent not going to wasteThe Standard
… Egypt 2019 proved it: Harambee Stars qualified for their first Afcon in 15 years, then exited in the group stage without a win, looking like talented individuals wearing the same shirt. …
Bill for two decades of failure by football officials is now dueCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, Gor and Harambee Stars defender Sylvester Owino hinted that they are aiming for nothing short of a place in the continental arena. …
Gor kipper Onyango reveals secret weapon for Mashemeji Derby successThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeHarambee Stars' Ryan Ogam celebrates his goal against Madagascar in the CHAN 2024 quarter-final match at The Moi International Sports Center. …
Corporate Kenya not doing enough to support sportsA climate analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence warns that extreme weather is already disrupting grassroots football facilities in Mathare and could worsen significantly in coming decades, with projections including up to 68 per cent increase in major storm rainfall by 2100, doubled heat stress by 2040, and 345 per cent increase in water stress.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A climate analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence warns that extreme weather is already disrupting grassroots football facilities in Mathare and could worsen significantly in coming decades, with projections including up to 68 per cent increase in major storm rainfall by 2100, doubled heat stress by 2040, and 345 per cent increase in water stress.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A climate analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence warns that extreme weather is already disrupting community football pitches in Mathare and could worsen significantly. The study projects that extreme rainfall could increase by 68 per cent by 2100, heat stress could double by 2040, and water stress could rise by 345 per cent.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars coach Twahir Muhiddin predicts the Kenyan Premier League will face stiffer competition when the new season kicks off in August, driven by players seeking to impress national team selectors ahead of AFCON 2027, which Kenya will host.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin predicts the Kenyan Premier League will face stiffer competition when the new season starts in August, driven by players seeking selection for AFCON 2027, which Kenya will host alongside Tanzania and Uganda.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece notes that Cape Verde, a nation of 525,000, held Spain and Uruguay to draws at the 2026 World Cup, while Kenya has never qualified, raising questions about African football development and Kenya's place in it.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Haiti coach Sebastien Migne expressed "huge disappointment" after the Caribbean nation became the first team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup following a 3-0 defeat by Brazil. Haiti, competing at their first World Cup in 52 years, will finish bottom of Group C after back-to-back losses.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says winger Ian Simiyu will play a central role in his plans for next season after scoring two first-half goals to help the Brewers lift the FKF Cup with a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police. Mette praised Simiyu's pace and impact, noting the player had previously been used off the bench but demonstrated his ability to score and help the team win.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The seventh edition of the Five Starz Champions League will run from June 21 to July 19, featuring 32 teams from Nairobi East and West branches, with prize money of Kshs 300,000 for winners, Kshs 150,000 for runners-up, and Kshs 100,000 for third place. Stakeholders called for deliberate investment in grassroots football in Nairobi County to capture the imagination of young people.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that while Kenyans passionately follow foreign football teams, Kenya has failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and must develop a systematic approach—not just individual players—to compete in the 2030 tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kibera Black Stars head coach Iddi Badi attributed his team's ninth-place finish in the National Super League to their poor home record and inability to sustain winning runs, noting they collected better results away than at home despite finishing with 53 points.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' passion for foreign national teams overshadows support for the Harambee Stars, and calls for the country to pursue qualification for the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted partly in Africa for the first time in history.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Elias Makori, a veteran journalist and former Head of Media Operations for the African Nations Championship 2025, has announced he is stepping away from any involvement in the preparations and delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, citing his experience from the previous championship.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Terry Ouko, an ex-Harambee Starlets defender, has been appointed by FIFA as Sustainability and Human Rights Venue Manager at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Ouko, who has built a reputation as a respected football administrator and player welfare advocate since retiring from playing, will represent Kenya at the tournament despite Harambee Stars' failure to qualify.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Migori Youth secured promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after a 2-1 win over Equity in the National Super League, marking a turnaround for a club that finished 14th last season and is now set to compete in the top tier.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Stars assistant coach Vasili Manousakis praised the team's 4-0 victory over Lesotho in an international friendly played in Pretoria, South Africa on Sunday, which concluded a two-match series with Kenya earning four points after drawing 1-1 in their first meeting on June 4. Manousakis credited the win to the players' discipline and proper execution of the game plan, and noted the friendlies provided an opportunity to assess players and build squad depth.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya drew 1-1 with Lesotho in their first friendly match on Thursday and will face them again today in their second encounter, as part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers beginning in September. Coach Benni McCarthy is using the friendlies to build a competitive squad ahead of Kenya's group stage campaign alongside South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto pledged continued government support for Kenyan sports teams and athletes competing internationally, saying the country is committed to strengthening sports infrastructure, talent development and commercialization. Speaking at Gor Mahia's Kenya Premier League trophy celebration, Ruto praised the club's record-extending 22nd league championship as a symbol of excellence and resilience.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Harambee Stars beat Lesotho 4-0 on Sunday in South Africa, a sharp rebound from a 1-1 draw three days earlier. Mohammed Bajaber scored twice in the victory, which saw Kenya control possession and limit Lesotho's attacking chances.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy acknowledged that his technical bench made an inexperienced mistake during Kenya's 1-1 draw against Lesotho in an international friendly at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Kenya led early through Gor Mahia defender Frank Odhiambo but Lesotho equalized in the second half.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy said he was not entirely satisfied with Kenya's 1-1 draw against Lesotho in an international friendly in Pretoria, but acknowledged the match provided valuable lessons for his largely revamped squad with several first-time players.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Stars were held to a 1–1 draw by Lesotho in an international friendly at Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on Thursday, with Frank Odhiambo scoring for Kenya in the 17th minute and Thabo Makhele equalizing for Lesotho in the 70th. The sides will meet again on Sunday at the same venue.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker Football Club assistant head coach Anthony Kimani expressed confidence ahead of the FKF Cup final against Police FC scheduled for June 14, 2026, in Kwale County, stating the team has worked on addressing defensive and attacking weaknesses that affected their league performance.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's national football team will face Lesotho in an international friendly at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, with head coach Benni McCarthy using the match to test new faces ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Several players including defenders Deon Woodman and Sydney Agina, winger Sammy Hena-Kamau, striker Micah Obiero, and goalkeeper Caleb Kramer are set for their senior international debuts.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Defender Eric Ouma is back for Harambee Stars after nearly a year sidelined by a ruptured Achilles tendon, and will help guide a youthful squad against Lesotho in a friendly in South Africa on Thursday as Kenya prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Manzur Okwaro, a 20-year-old Kenya national team midfielder who moved to French Ligue 2 side Stade de Reims in January 2026, returned to his former high school, St. Anthony's Boys Kitale, where he received a grand welcome from students. Okwaro, who has been a constant selection under coach Benni McCarthy, is working to break into Reims' senior roster after initially being integrated into their Pro 2 squad.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →
Azam TV has acquired exclusive regional rights to air all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The broadcaster will feature commentary from Bernard Otieno and Anthony Kimani, alongside expert analysis and fan engagement.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Murang'a Seal interim head coach Dennis Odhiambo has called on the club's supporters to attend Sunday's FKF Premier League finale against Mara Sugar, as the team seeks a top-8 finish in their third season and battles for a spot in the league's upper half.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Allan Thigo, a former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars player, died on May 9 in Bungoma and was cremated in Kisumu on May 13. He was from Kano plains in Kisumu County and had retired to Bungoma County, where he occasionally attended football events.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Coach Benni McCarthy has unveiled a youthful squad for next month's international friendlies as Kenya prepares for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Kenya are already assured a place at the tournament as co-hosts alongside Uganda and Tanzania, though the qualifiers remain important for McCarthy's rebuilding project.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Harambee Stars coach Twahir Muhiddin says deploying players to military duties mid-season has affected Ulinzi Stars, whose soldier-heavy squad faces a relegation battle for the first time since 1998. Muhiddin says travel and competing work obligations disrupt team training and commitment.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →