African Nations Championship Stories

President Ruto pledges Sh600 million cash prize for Harambee Stars if they win CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 02, 2025

During a surprise visit to the team’s residential camp in Kasarani, President Ruto pledged a substantial incentive package designed to fuel Kenya’s pu...

Former Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech appointed 2024 CHAN brand ambassador
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

Dennis Oliech’s new role is aimed at enhancing fan engagement and boosting national morale as Kenya prepares to co-host its first CHAN tournament.

Harambee Stars suffer CHAN blow as Mohammed Bajaber joins Tanzania’s Simba SC
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 28, 2025

Bajaber is set to leave the national team camp to join Simba’s pre-season tour in Egypt after signing a two-year deal with the Tanzanian record champi...

Ruto visits Harambee Stars ahead of the historic CHAN tournament
Amina Wako  |  Jul 16, 2025

Emphasising the weight of the responsibility on the players’ shoulders, Ruto reminded Harambee Stars that they embody the collective aspirations of a...

Pressure mounts on McCarthy as Harambee Stars eye win against Chad in friendly rematch
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 10, 2025

Since taking charge, McCarthy has overseen three matches: a 2-1 loss to Gabon in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, a thrilling 3-3 draw against Gambia, and...

Two Kenyan referees shortlisted for 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN)
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 12, 2024

Kenyan referees Dickens Mimisa and Samuel Kuria are set to join top African match officials in Cairo for a pre-CHAN training camp, ahead of the 2025 A...

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