The Harambee Stars, Kenya’s national football team, has climbed to **109th** in the latest FIFA world rankings following a successful international window.

• Kenya rose two positions in the rankings after securing a **2-1** victory and a **0-0** draw in friendly matches against Chad.
• Captain Michael Olunga and newly appointed head coach Benni McCarthy have played pivotal roles in the team's recent success.
• This ranking places Kenya **24th** in Africa, and they are preparing for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers.

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has defended his squad selection for the upcoming 2024 CHAN tournament amid criticism, asserting that Kenya aims to make a significant impact.

• The CHAN tournament is scheduled to start on August 2, 2025.
• Head coach Benni McCarthy faced backlash for excluding notable players from the FKF Premier League.
• McCarthy emphasized that his selections were based on team performance during training camps, rather than popularity or media hype.