Kenya's Harambee Stars were eliminated to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing 3-1 to Gambia in Kasarani, and rank fifth in Group F with six points as qualifying concluded. Earlier, the team noted a notable 5-0 win over Seychelles but slipped in the FIFA rankings to 111st as of late 2025. Benni McCarthy took charge head coach to lead Kenya through the 2026 qualifiers, with plans aimed at AFCON 2027. The campaign concludes with two away matches against Burundi and Ivory Coast in October.
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Kenya Drops To 111th In Latest FIFA World Rankings
Harambee Stars will conclude their qualifying campaign with two away matches against Burundi and Ivory Coast in October.
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Harambee Stars 2026 World Cup qualifier dream dashed after 3-1 ...
Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers dream was shattered after a 3-1 defeat to Gambia’s national football team, The Scorpions at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani Stadium on Friday, 5. The results mean that Kenya will not feature at the 2026 World Cup, leaving Harambee Stars officially out of contention in Group F, where Kenya currently sits 5^th^ in the group with 6 points. Despite enjoying home advantage, the Harambee Stars failed to...
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Kenya national football team results and fixtures
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2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Kenya ready to embrace challenge as a team – McCarthy
Photo Credit - Football Kenya Federation.Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed his excitement to lead the Kenya national team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon.The 47-year-old South African coach, took over the vacant role two weeks ago after signing a contract that will see him guide the East African nation until the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.McCarthy came in as a replacement for Turkis
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Crunch 2026 World Cup qualifier between Kenya and Gabon to be ...
The crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier pitting Kenya against group F rivals Gabon will be played at the Nyayo National Stadium,Nairobi. The match will act as a test drive ahead of the Caf Af…
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Kenya live score, schedule & player stats - Sofascore
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