Harambee Stars Stories

Harambee Stars set for high-profile friendly with Senegal in Turkey on November 18
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 06, 2025

While the Lions of Teranga approach the tie as seasoned favourites, the Harambee Stars will view it as a chance to test their mettle, adapt to high-le...

Starlets one game away from historic WAFCON return after nine-year absence
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 25, 2025

A win or draw in Senegal will send the Starlets back to the continental stage after nine-year absence.

Harambee Starlets set to face Gambia in final WAFCON qualifier
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 22, 2025

To rally local support, FKF has announced that tickets are already on sale, with regular stands going for Sh100 and VIP tickets priced at Sh500.

Harambee Stars up two places in latest FIFA rankings
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 17, 2025

Kenya moved from position 111 to 109 globally after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Burundi in Bujumbura last week, before suffering a 3-0 defeat t...

Bandari's Farouk Shikalo seals move to Ethiopian giants Saint George
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 17, 2025

Shikalo’s move is part of a wave of international transfers sparked by Kenya’s impressive CHAN campaign, which also saw Ryan Ogam join Austrian Bundes...

McCarthy lauds Ivory Coast as Harambee Stars end World Cup quest with defeat
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 15, 2025

Ivory Coast’s victory capped off an impressive qualification campaign, as they finished top of Group F with 26 points without conceding a single goal.

Harambee Stars edge 10-man Burundi 1–0 in World Cup qualifier as Ogam’s strike secures vital win
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 09, 2025

The result marked Kenya’s third win of the qualifiers and lifted them to third place in Group F on 12 points, behind leaders Ivory Coast and Gambia.

Harambee Stars face Burundi in battle for pride at refurbished Intwari Stadium
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 09, 2025

Harambee Stars head into the match buoyed by a morale-boosting 5-0 win over Seychelles, ending a four-game winless run.

Victor Wanyama joins FIFPRO Global Player Council to shape future of world football
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

The council gives active players a voice in key discussions on employment standards, the international match calendar, player welfare, online abuse, a...

Austine Odhiambo returns as McCarthy names final squad for World Cup qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 26, 2025

The Gor Mahia playmaker, regarded as one of the most creative talents in the SportPesa League, is back as Kenya aims to end its qualification journey...

Kenya drops two places to 111th as Spain rises in latest FIFA rankings
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 18, 2025

Across Africa, Morocco leads the continent at 11th in the world, moving up one position from the last rankings.

Harambee Stars quartet among 31 sports personalities nominated as national heroes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 16, 2025

The quartet were recommended for national honours for their contributions to Kenyan football, particularly their standout performances at the recently...

Michael Olunga among Africa’s top scorers in World Cup qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 12, 2025

The towering striker began with a brace in Kenya’s opening game against Seychelles, striking twice away from home.

Eric 'Marcelo' Ouma named director as APS Bomet rolls out star-studded board
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 11, 2025

APS Bomet FC will mark their top-tier debut against Shabana FC on September 21, beginning their journey in the Premier League under the guidance of th...

Benni McCarthy praises ruthless Harambee Stars after 5-0 thumping of Seychelles
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 09, 2025

McCarthy admitted there was pressure heading into the clash, but praised his players for bouncing back strongly.

Harambee Stars thrash Seychelles 5-0 in dominant World Cup qualifier win
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 09, 2025

Goals from Ryan Wesley Ogam, Collins Sichenje, and captain Michael Olunga highlighted a convincing display that underlined Kenya’s attacking depth and...

Harambee Stars rocked as Abud Omar suspended, Omija misses Seychelles clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 08, 2025

Deputy captain Aboud Omar has been suspended just a day before the fixture, a decision McCarthy said was necessary to preserve discipline within the s...

FKF drops ticket prices to rally fans behind Harambee Stars at Kasarani showdown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 07, 2025

In a statement on Sunday, FKF announced that Gold category tickets for the September 9 match, set for 4:00 pm, will now cost Sh500 instead of the orig...

McCarthy: Kenya must learn fast after costly mistakes during match with Gambia
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 05, 2025

The coach highlighted the gulf in experience, noting that every Gambian outfield player is Europe-based, while Stars still field a mix of foreign and...

McKinstry hails fighting spirit of Harambee Stars after Gambia’s 3-1 win at Kasarani
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 05, 2025

The Gambia coach downplayed the impact of altitude on his side’s performance, saying they deliberately managed training intensity and relied on their...

Harambee Stars’ World Cup dreams fade after 3-1 defeat to Gambia
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 05, 2025

The Stars eventually found a breakthrough in the 81st minute when Ogam scored the first goal.

McCarthy urges Harambee Stars to fight on after Gabon's win dealt huge blow to Kenya's World Cup dreams
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 04, 2025

Anything less than three points would end their campaign with two rounds still to play.

Tusker FC bids farewell to Ryan Ogam as he seals Wolfsberger AC move
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 03, 2025

Ogam, briefly released from national team duty, stopped by the club’s Ruaraka Grounds to share a final moment with his teammates before travelling to...

Gambia national team arrive in Nairobi ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Kenya
Amina Wako  |  Sep 02, 2025

The match will be Gambia’s second meeting with Kenya in the qualifiers, following their 3-3 draw in March at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, C...

McCarthy clinches SJAK coach of the month award following CHAN 2024 run
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

Under his leadership, the Stars stunned eventual champions Morocco 1-0, edged past two-time winners DR Congo and Zambia with identical scorelines, and...

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy eyes balance ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Amina Wako  |  Sep 01, 2025

McCarthy said Kenya is closely monitoring emerging talents abroad and, while admitting World Cup qualification is slim with only four games left, stre...

Denis Onyango hails Uganda's ticket buyout for 2024 CHAN playoff
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2025

Uganda will host the CHAN 2024 third-place playoff between Sudan and Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on Friday evening, with kickoff se...

Victor Wanyama backs Benni McCarthy’s squad selection ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2025

The 32-year-old midfielder also spoke about the possibility of making a return to the national team, saying, “When the time is right, then everything...

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy thanks Kenyans for ‘untouchable’ support at CHAN
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 28, 2025

Speaking at a luncheon hosted by President William Ruto at State House after the team’s return, McCarthy said the fans made the players feel “untoucha...

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