Kenya national football team

The Kenya national football team represents Kenya in association football. It is controlled by the Football Kenya Federation, the governing body football in Kenya, and competes as a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA). It is colloquially known as Harambee Stars and plays its home games primarily at the Nyayo National Stadium in the capital, Nairobi.

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Kenya women's national football team.

Kenya
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Harambee Stars
AssociationFootball Kenya Federation (FKF)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCECAFA (Central & East Africa)
Head coachEngin Firat
CaptainMichael Olunga
Most capsMusa Otieno (90)
Top scorerWilliam Ouma (35)
Home stadiumMoi International Sports Centre
FIFA codeKEN
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 109 Decrease 4 (21 September 2023)[1]
Highest68 (December 2008)
Lowest137 (July 2007)
First international
 Kenya 1–1 Uganda 
(Nairobi, Kenya; 1 May 1926)
Biggest win
 Kenya 10–0 Zanzibar 
(Nairobi, Kenya; 4 October 1961)
Biggest defeat
 Uganda 13–1 Kenya 
(Uganda; 1932)[2]
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances6 (first in 1972)
Best resultGroup stage (1972, 1988, 1990, 1992, 2004 and 2019)

History

Kenya qualified for the 2019 AFCON. The head coach at the time Sébastien Migné was appointed in May 2018,[3] and since his appointment Kenya has climbed back into the top 100 FIFA ranked nations.[4]

In May 2017, the Football Kenya Federation signed a 3-year partnership with kits manufacturer Mafro Sports to provide the kits for all national teams, as well as junior categories. The national team will use red jerseys for home matches, white jerseys for away matches, and green jerseys for matches played on neutral venues.[5][6]

On 8 September 2018, Kenya earned a win over 4-time African champions Ghana, winning 1–0.[7]

On the 8th of March 2021, the Football Kenya Federation President Nick Mwendwa and Odibets General Manager Dedan Mungai unveiled a partnership. The partnership was the first of its kind where the betting company Odibets would sponsor the Kenyan football team to prepare for 5 upcoming matches. The 5 million shilling motivation deal was set in place to cater for the team's wants and needs. While it was set as a continuous partnership, the initial donation of KSH 5,000,000 was made as a 1 time payment.[8]

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2023
28 March Friendly Iran  2–1  Kenya Tehran, Iran
  • Mohebi 77'
  • Rezaeian 84'
Stadium: Azadi Stadium
14 June 2023 Mauritius Four Nations Cup Pakistan  0–1  Kenya Saint Pierre, Mauritius
15:00 Moses 18' Stadium: Stade de Cote d'Or
Referee: Andofetra Rakotojaona (Madagascar)
18 June 2023 Mauritius Four Nations Cup Mauritius  1–0  Kenya Saint Pierre
15:30 Saramandif 22' Stadium: Stade de Cote d'Or
Referee: Ibrahim Ben Tsimanohitsy (Madagascar)
7 September Friendly Qatar  1–2  Kenya Al Wakrah, Qatar
 Report
Stadium: Al Janoub Stadium
12 September Friendly Kenya  0–1  South Sudan Nairobi, Kenya
Report
Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre
Referee: Abdoul Karim Twagirumukiza (Rwanda)
16 October Friendly Russia  2–2  Kenya Aksu, Turkey
 Report
Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex
November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Gabon  v  Kenya
November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Seychelles  v  Kenya

Coaching history
Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Source : RSSSF

Players

Current squad

The following players were selected for the 2023 Mauritius Four Nations Cup between 11 and 18 June 2023.[9]

Caps and goals are correct as of 28 March 2023, after the match against Iran.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Ian Otieno (1993-08-09) 9 August 1993 7 0 Zambia ZESCO United
1GK Brian Bwire (2000-06-19) 19 June 2000 2 0 Kenya Tusker
1GK Bryne Odhiambo (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 0 0 Kenya Kenya Commercial Bank
2DF Aboud Omar (1992-09-09) 9 September 1992 41 0 Free agent
2DF David Ochieng (1992-10-07) 7 October 1992 35 2 Kenya Mathare United
2DF Erick Otieno (1995-09-27) 27 September 1995 34 0 Sweden AIK
2DF Joseph Okumu (1997-05-26) 26 May 1997 16 0 France Reims
2DF Daniel Sakari (1999-01-25) 25 January 1999 11 0 Kenya Tusker
2DF Robinson Kamura (1994-09-30) 30 September 1994 3 0 Kenya Kenya Commercial Bank
2DF Daniel Anyembe (1998-07-22) 22 July 1998 1 0 Denmark Viborg
2DF Collins Sichenje (2003-09-19) 19 September 2003 1 0 Finland KuPS
2DF Siraj Mohammed (1998-12-04) 4 December 1998 0 0 Kenya Bandari
3MF Teddy Akumu (1992-10-20) 20 October 1992 44 0 Japan Sagan Tosu
3MF Kenneth Muguna (1996-01-06) 6 January 1996 24 2 Tanzania Azam
3MF Richard Odada (2000-11-25) 25 November 2000 6 1 Denmark AaB
3MF Amos Nondi (1999-02-10) 10 February 1999 3 0 Armenia Ararat-Armenia
3MF Victor Omune (1993-02-14) 14 February 1993 1 0 Kenya Leopards
3MF Alvin Mang'eni (1995-01-08) 8 January 1995 0 0 Kenya Kenya Police
3MF Alpha Chris Onyango (2000-12-23) 23 December 2000 0 0 Kenya Gor Mahia
4FW Michael Olunga (1994-03-26) 26 March 1994 48 21 Qatar Al-Duhail
4FW Clifton Miheso (1993-02-05) 5 February 1993 43 7 Kenya Gor Mahia
4FW Hassan Abdallah (1996-07-06) 6 July 1996 16 6 Kenya Bandari
4FW Masoud Juma (1996-02-03) 3 February 1996 15 3 Saudi Arabia Al-Jabalain
4FW Benson Omala (2001-10-16) 16 October 2001 0 0 Kenya Gor Mahia
4FW Boniface Omondi (1994-11-22) 22 November 1994 0 0 Kenya Gor Mahia

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the Kenya squad within the last twelve months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Patrick Matasi (1987-12-11) 11 December 1987 30 0 Kenya Tusker v.  Iran, 28 March 2023
GK Levin Opiyo (1992-11-28) 28 November 1992 0 0 Kenya Leopards v.  Iran; 28 March 2023 PRE
DF Brian Onyango (1994-07-24) 24 July 1994 36 3 South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns v.  Iran, 28 March 2023
DF Johnstone Omurwa (1998-08-08) 8 August 1998 11 0 Portugal Estrela da Amadora v.  Iran, 28 March 2023
DF Andrew Juma (1994-08-07) 7 August 1994 1 0 Kenya Bandari v.  Iran; 28 March 2023 PRE
DF Maurice Owino (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 0 0 Kenya KCB v.  Iran; 28 March 2023 PRE
MF Duke Abuya (1994-03-23) 23 March 1994 10 0 Kenya Kenya Police v.  Iran, 28 March 2023
MF Wilkims Ochieng (2003-02-15) 15 February 2003 0 0 Unattached v.  Iran, 28 March 2023
MF Moses Mudavadi (1994-12-21) 21 December 1994 2 0 Kenya Kakamega Homeboyz v.  Iran; 28 March 2023 PRE
MF Hassan Beja (2003-01-13) 13 January 2003 0 0 Kenya Nzoia Sugar v.  Iran; 28 March 2023 PRE
MF Joseph Mwangi (1986-04-06) 6 April 1986 0 0 Kenya Nzoia Sugar v.  Iran; 28 March 2023 PRE
FW Elvis Rupia (1995-04-12) 12 April 1995 2 1 Kenya Kenya Police v.  Iran, 28 March 2023
FW Alfred Scriven (1998-01-26) 26 January 1998 1 0 Norway Hødd v.  Iran, 28 March 2023

INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary/Standby squad
RET Retired from the national team
SUS Serving suspension
WD Withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue

Records
As of 28 March 2023[10]
Players in bold are still active with Kenya.

Competition records

FIFA World Cup
Final tournament Qualification
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
England 1966 Did not enter Declined participation
Mexico 1970
West Germany 1974 Did not qualify 6 2 2 2 9 8
Argentina 1978 2 0 1 1 0 1
Spain 1982 2 1 0 1 3 6
Mexico 1986 4 1 1 2 6 10
Italy 1990 6 1 3 2 2 4
United States 1994 2 1 0 1 2 4
France 1998 8 4 1 3 13 14
South Korea Japan 2002 2 0 1 1 0 2
Germany 2006 12 4 2 6 11 17
South Africa 2010 12 4 1 7 13 16
Brazil 2014 8 3 3 2 11 5
Russia 2018 4 2 1 1 6 4
Qatar 2022 6 1 3 2 4 9
Canada Mexico United States 2026 To be determined To be determined
Total 0/22 74 24 19 31 80 100

Africa Cup of Nations
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
Sudan 1957 to United Arab Republic 1959Not affiliated to CAF
Ethiopia 1962 to Sudan 1970Did not qualify
Cameroon 1972 Group stage 5th 3 0 2 1 3 4
Egypt 1974 to Libya 1982Did not qualify
Ivory Coast 1984 Did not enter
Egypt 1986 Did not qualify
Morocco 1988 Group stage 8th 3 0 1 2 0 6
Algeria 1990 8th 3 0 1 2 0 3
Senegal 1992 9th 2 0 0 2 1 5
Tunisia 1994 Did not qualify
South Africa 1996 Withdrew
Burkina Faso 1998 to Mali 2002Did not qualify
Tunisia 2004 Group stage 11th 3 1 0 2 4 6
Egypt 2006 to Gabon 2017 Did not qualify
Egypt 2019 Group stage 17th 3 1 0 2 3 7
Cameroon 2021 Did not qualify
Ivory Coast 2023 Disqualified due to FIFA suspension
Morocco 2025to be determined
KenyaTanzaniaUganda 2027Qualified as hosts
TotalGroup stage7/341724111131

African Games
Year Round Pld W D L GF GA
Kenya 19872nd522176

CECAFA Cup

Suspension

FIFA suspended Kenya from all football activities for 3 months in 2004, due to the interference of the government in football activities. The ban was reversed after the country agreed to create new statutes.[11]

On 25 October 2006, Kenya was suspended from international football for failing to fulfill a January 2006 agreement made to resolve recurrent problems in its federation. FIFA announced that the suspension would be in force until the federation complies with the agreements previously reached.[11][12]

On 14th January 2023, Football Kenya Federation stated that it had suspended 14 players, including six players from Zoo Kericho FC and two coaches for match-fixing allegations.[13][14]

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