Harambee Stars still searching for goals as South Africa double-header looms
Kenya have one point from two AFCON qualifiers, with the tournament on home soil next year.
Based on reporting by Pulse Sports and The Online Kenyan.
The closing ceremony of CHAN 2024, the tournament Kenya co-hosted. File photo, 2025. Photo: Lebu Ayiga / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Harambee Stars lost 1-0 to Guinea in Conakry, leaving Kenya with one point from their opening two qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, after a 1-1 draw with Eritrea in a game where preparations were disrupted by a pay dispute.
A goalless friendly against Rwanda in Kigali extended Kenya’s winless run to three matches. Assistant coach Vasili Manousakis said improving attacking penetration is the priority before the double-header against South Africa.
Former internationals have warned of embarrassment as Kenya prepares to co-host AFCON 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania. Coach Benni McCarthy has urged fans to keep expectations realistic, while the Football Kenya Federation has publicly backed him.
