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

Kenya
Nickname(s)Harambee Stars
AssociationFootball Kenya Federation
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCECAFA (Central & East Africa)
Head coachEngin Fırat
CaptainMichael Olunga
Most capsMusa Otieno (90)
Top scorerWilliam Ouma (35)
Home stadiumMoi International Sports Centre
FIFA codeKEN
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 102 Increase 6 (19 September 2024)[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
 Kenya 2–12 Ghana 
(Nairobi, Kenya; 12 December 1965)[2]
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances6 (first in 1972)
Best resultGroup stage (1972, 1988, 1990, 1992, 2004 and 2019)

The Kenya national football team represents Kenya in international 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), a sub-confederation of CAF that has jurisdiction in East and Central Africa. The team is colloquially known as the Harambee Stars and plays its home games primarily at the Nyayo National Stadium in the country's capital, Nairobi. The team is yet to qualify for the FIFA World Cup competition.

History

Kenya has appeared in six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, never reaching the second round. The team entered its first FIFA World Cup qualifiers in 1974. As of 2018, they have never qualified for the final tournament.

FIFA suspensions and international bans

FIFA suspended Kenya from all football activities for three 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.[4]

On 25 October 2006, Kenya was suspended again from international football for failing to fulfill a January 2006 agreement made to resolve recurrent problems in their football federation. FIFA announced that the suspension would be in force until the federation complies with the agreements previously reached.[4][5]

Recent history (2004–present)

Kenya qualified for the 2019 AFCON (this was their first appearance in the tournament since their appearance in the 2004 AFCON). The head coach at the time Sébastien Migné was appointed in May 2018,[6] and since his appointment Kenya has climbed back into the top 100 FIFA ranked nations.[7]

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.[8][9]

On 8 September, Kenya earned a surprise win over four-time African champions Ghana, winning 1–0.[10]

Motivation partnership with Odibets

On the 8th of March 2021, the Football Kenya Federation President Nick Mwendwa and Odibets General Manager Dedan Mungai unveiled a historic partnership. The partnership was the first of its kind where the betting company Odibets would sponsor the Kenyan football team to prepare for five 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 one time payment.[11]

Recent results

Main article: Kenya national football team results

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

2020

11 November 2021 AFCONQ Kenya  1–1  Comoros Kasarani, Kenya
19:00 UTC+3
  • Juma 65'
 Report
Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre
Referee: Mutaz Ibrahim (Libya)
15 November 2021 AFCONQ Comoros  2–1  Kenya Moroni, Comoros
19:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Stade Omnisports de Malouzini
Referee: Bamlak Tessema Weyesa (Ethiopia)

2021

13 March Friendly Kenya  1–0  South Sudan Nairobi, Kenya
12:00 UTC+2
Report Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
Referee: Dickens Mimisa (Kenya)
15 March Friendly Kenya  2–1  Tanzania Nairobi, Kenya
12:00 UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
Referee: Raymond Onyango (Kenya)
18 March Friendly Kenya  Cancelled  Tanzania Nairobi, Kenya
Stadium: Moi International Sports Centre
25 March 2021 AFCONQ Kenya  1–1  Egypt Nairobi, Kenya
19:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
Referee: Thando Ndzandzeka (South Africa)
29 March 2021 AFCONQ Togo  1–2  Kenya Lomé, Togo
16:00 UTC±0
Report
Stadium: Stade de Kégué
Referee: Raymond Coker (Sierra Leone)
2 September 2022 World Cup qualification Kenya  0–0  Uganda Nairobi, Kenya
16:00 EAT Report Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
Attendance: 0
Referee: Mahmood Ismail (Sudan)
5 September 2022 World Cup qualification Rwanda  1–1  Kenya Kigali, Rwanda
16:00 EAT Rwatubyaye 21' Report Olunga 9' Stadium: Stade Régional de Nyamirambo
Referee: Joseph Odey Ogabor (Nigeria)
7 October 2022 World Cup qualification Mali  5–0  Kenya Agadir, Morocco
22:00 EAT
Report Stadium: Grande Stade d’Agadir
Referee: Youssef Essrayri (Tunisia)
10 October 2022 World Cup qualification Kenya  0–1  Mali Nairobi, Kenya
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Nyayo National Stadium
Referee: Blaise Yuven Ngwa (Cameroon)
10 November 2022 World Cup qualification Uganda  v  Kenya Uganda
13 November 2022 World Cup qualification Kenya  v  Rwanda Kenya

Players

Current squad

The following players have been selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Mali in October 2021.[12]

Caps and goals updated as of 5 October 2021
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Brian Bwire (2000-06-19) 19 June 2000 (age 24) 0 0 Kenya Tusker
1GK Ian Otieno (1993-08-09) 9 August 1993 (age 31) 9 0 Zambia Zesco United
1GK Farouk Shikhalo (1996-10-12) 12 October 1996 (age 28) 0 0 Tanzania KMC
2DF Eugene Asike (1993-11-30) 30 November 1993 (age 30) 6 0 Kenya Tusker
2DF Joseph Okumu (1997-05-26) 26 May 1997 (age 27) 13 0 Belgium KAA Gent
2DF Abud Omar (1992-09-09) 9 September 1992 (age 32) 38 0 Greece AEL
2DF Johnstone Omurwa (1998-08-08) 8 August 1998 (age 26) 9 0 Kenya Wazito
2DF Bolton Omwenga (1996-12-17) 17 December 1996 (age 27) 5 0 Tanzania Kagera Sugar
2DF Joash Onyango (1993-01-31) 31 January 1993 (age 31) 18 0 Tanzania Simba
2DF Eric Ouma (1995-09-27) 27 September 1995 (age 29) 32 0 Sweden AIK
2DF David Owino Ambulu (1998-07-20) 20 July 1998 (age 26) 1 0 Kenya KCB
2DF David Owino Odhiambo (1988-04-05) 5 April 1988 (age 36) 66 2 Zambia NAPSA Stars
2DF Daniel Sakari (1999-01-25) 25 January 1999 (age 25) 11 0 Kenya Tusker
3MF Hassan Abdallah (1996-07-06) 6 July 1996 (age 28) 14 6 Kenya Bandari
3MF Duke Abuya (1994-03-23) 23 March 1994 (age 30) 6 0 Zambia Nkana
3MF Ismael González (1995-02-01) 1 February 1995 (age 29) 11 0 Spain Real Murcia
3MF Lawrence Juma (1992-11-17) 17 November 1992 (age 31) 13 0 Kenya Sofapaka
3MF Philip Mayaka (2000-11-30) 30 November 2000 (age 23) 0 0 United States Colorado Springs Switchbacks
3MF Boniface Muchiri (1996-08-28) 28 August 1996 (age 28) 6 0 Kenya Tusker
3MF Kenneth Muguna (1996-01-06) 6 January 1996 (age 28) 22 2 Tanzania Azam
3MF Richard Odada (2000-11-25) 25 November 2000 (age 23) 2 0 Serbia Metalac
3MF Eric Zakayo (1998-08-17) 17 August 1998 (age 26) 0 0 Kenya Tusker
4FW Erick Kapaito (1995-12-25) 25 December 1995 (age 28) 3 1 Ethiopia Abra Minch
4FW Henry Meja (2001-06-12) 12 June 2001 (age 23) 2 0 Kenya Tusker
4FW Michael Olunga (1994-03-26) 26 March 1994 (age 30) 44 19 Qatar Al-Duhail


Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to the Kenya squad within the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Sam Adisa (1993-12-03) 3 December 1993 (age 30) 1 0 Kenya Bidco United v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
GK Peter Odhiambo (1994-12-23) 23 December 1994 (age 29) 0 0 Kenya Wazito v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
GK Timothy Odhiambo (1997-07-08) 8 July 1997 (age 27) 0 0 Kenya Ulinzi Stars v.  Zambia, 9 October 2020
GK Joseph Okoth (1993-12-03) 3 December 1993 (age 30) 0 0 Kenya KCB v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
GK Arnold Origi (1983-11-15) 15 November 1983 (age 40) 36 0 Finland HIFK v.  Comoros, 14 November 2020
GK James Saruni (1985-11-24) 24 November 1985 (age 38) 2 0 Kenya Ulinzi Stars v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
DF Nahashon Alembi (1995-06-13) 13 June 1995 (age 29) 3 0 Kenya KCB v.  Egypt, 25 March 2021
DF Baraka Badi (1998-10-25) 25 October 1998 (age 25) 2 0 Kenya KCB v.  Egypt, 25 March 2021
DF Andrew Juma (1997-08-07) 7 August 1997 (age 27) 1 0 Kenya Gor Mahia v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
DF Michael Kibwage (1997-10-01) 1 October 1997 (age 27) 10 0 Kenya Sofapaka v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
DF Siraj Mohammed (1998-12-04) 4 December 1998 (age 25) 0 0 Kenya Bandari v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
DF Harun Mwale (1995-02-10) 10 February 1995 (age 29) 2 0 Kenya Ulinzi Stars v.  Egypt, 25 March 2021
DF Frank Odhiambo (2002-10-22) 22 October 2002 (age 21) 0 0 Kenya Gor Mahia v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
DF Clarke Oduor (1999-06-25) 25 June 1999 (age 25) 1 0 England Barnsley v.  Zambia, 9 October 2020
DF Samuel Olwande (1989-04-12) 12 April 1989 (age 35) 10 0 Kenya Kariobangi Sharks v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
DF Boniface Onyango (1989-01-04) 4 January 1989 (age 35) 1 0 Kenya Kariobangi Sharks v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
DF Brian Onyango (1994-07-24) 24 July 1994 (age 30) 35 2 South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns v.  Comoros, 14 November 2020
DF Harun Shakava (1992-11-26) 26 November 1992 (age 31) 6 1 Zambia Nkana v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
MF Teddy Akumu (1992-10-20) 20 October 1992 (age 32) 45 0 South Africa Kaizer Chiefs v.  Egypt, 25 March 2021
MF Danson Chetambe (1995-08-25) 25 August 1995 (age 29) 2 0 Kenya Bandari v.  Egypt, 25 March 2021
MF Eric Johana Omondi (1994-08-18) 18 August 1994 (age 30) 36 4 Sweden Jönköping v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
MF Francis Kahata (1992-05-04) 4 May 1992 (age 32) 40 2 Tanzania Simba v.  Zambia, 9 October 2020
MF Kevin Kimani (1989-06-12) 12 June 1989 (age 35) 24 0 Kenya Wazito v.  Egypt, 25 March 2021
MF John Macharia (1999-01-10) 10 January 1999 (age 25) 1 0 Kenya Gor Mahia v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
MF Oliver Maloba (1999-01-10) 10 January 1999 (age 25) 0 0 Kenya Nairobi City Stars v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
MF Ayub Masika (1992-09-10) 10 September 1992 (age 32) 26 4 Japan Vissel Kobe v.  Comoros, 14 November 2020
MF Musa Masika (2000-06-03) 3 June 2000 (age 24) 5 0 Kenya Wazito v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
MF James Mazembe (1998-05-02) 2 May 1998 (age 26) 2 0 Kenya Kariobangi Sharks v.  Egypt, 25 March 2021
MF Enoch Momanyi 0 0 Kenya Talanta v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
MF Jackson Macharia (1994-06-15) 15 June 1994 (age 30) 1 0 Kenya Tusker v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
MF Michael Mutinda (1995-12-27) 27 December 1995 (age 28) 1 0 Kenya KCB v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
MF Cliff Nyakeya (1995-01-11) 11 January 1995 (age 29) 8 2 Egypt Al Masry v.  Egypt, 25 March 2021
MF Philemon Otieno (1992-10-18) 18 October 1992 (age 32) 11 0 Kenya Gor Mahia v.  Zambia, 9 October 2020
MF Johanna Omolo (1989-07-31) 31 July 1989 (age 35) 29 6 Turkey BB Erzurumspor v.  Comoros, 14 November 2020
MF Patilah Omoto (1995-03-02) 2 March 1995 (age 29) 16 0 Kenya Kariobangi Sharks v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
MF Duncan Otieno (1994-05-26) 26 May 1994 (age 30) 13 1 Zambia Lusaka Dynamos v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
MF Reagan Otieno (1999-10-23) 23 October 1999 (age 24) 0 0 Kenya KCB v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
MF Collins Shichenje (2003-09-19) 19 September 2003 (age 21) 1 0 Kenya AFC Leopards v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
MF Victor WanyamaRET (1991-06-25) 25 June 1991 (age 33) 64 7 Canada Montréal v.  Comoros, 14 November 2020
FW John Avire (1997-03-12) 12 March 1997 (age 27) 4 0 Egypt Tanta v.  Comoros, 14 November 2020
FW Masoud Juma (1996-02-03) 3 February 1996 (age 28) 16 5 Morocco Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
FW John Makwatta (1995-06-01) 1 June 1995 (age 29) 12 0 Zambia ZESCO United v.  Comoros, 14 November 2020
FW Benson Omalla (2001-10-16) 16 October 2001 (age 23) 0 0 Kenya Gor Mahia v.  Tanzania, 15 March 2021
FW Timothy Otieno (1994-06-26) 26 June 1994 (age 30) 6 1 Kenya Tusker v.  Zambia, 9 October 2020
FW Elvis Rupia (1995-04-12) 12 April 1995 (age 29) 2 1 Kenya AFC Leopards v.  Uganda, 2 September 2021
FW Oscar Wamalwa (1990-06-20) 20 June 1990 (age 34) 5 3 Kenya Ulinzi Stars v.  Zambia, 9 October 2020

Records

As of 4 October 2021[13]
Players in bold text are still active with Kenya.

Managers

Source : RSSSF

Competition records

World Cup record

FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
Uruguay 1930 Part of  United Kingdom Part of  United Kingdom
Italy 1934
France 1938
Brazil 1950
Switzerland 1954
Sweden 1958
Chile 1962
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 1 7 13 18
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 4 0 2 2 1 4
Canada Mexico United States 2026 To be determined To be determined
Total 0/22 72 23 17 32 79 96

Africa Cup of Nations record

Africa Cup of Nations record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
Sudan 1957 to United Arab Republic 1959 Not affiliated to CAF
Ethiopia 1962 to Sudan 1970 Did not qualify
Cameroon 1972 Group stage 5th 3 0 2 1 3 4
Egypt 1974 to Libya 1982 Did 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 2002 Did 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 To be determined
Guinea 2025
Total Group stage 6/33 17 2 4 11 11 31

African Games

Football at the African Games has been an under-23 tournament since 1991.
See also: Kenya national under-23 football team
African Games record
Year Result GP W D L GS GA
Republic of the Congo 1965 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nigeria 1973 0 0 0 0 0 0
Algeria 1978 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kenya 1987 0 0 0 0 0 0
1991–present See Kenya national under-23 football team
Total 4/4 0 0 0 0 0 0

Gossage Cup / CECAFA Cup

Main article: CECAFA Cup

Honours

References

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