Latest News About KenyaHarambee StarsKenyan team failmissunable to reach 2026 World CupWorld Cup dream ends for Harambee StarsKenya’s bid falls short in Kasarani against Gambia

Updated 2026-06-17 23:39

Kenya's Harambee Stars lost to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing 3-1 to Gambia in Kasarani, and end fifth in Group F with six points as qualifying ended. Earlier, the team posted a notable 5-0 win over Seychelles but dropped in the FIFA rankings to 111st as of late 2025. Benni McCarthy was appointed head coach to lead Kenya through the 2026 qualifiers, with plans advancing toward AFCON 2027. The campaign will conclude with two away matches against Burundi and Ivory Coast in October.

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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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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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