The Harambee Stars debuted at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a narrow 1-0 victory over DR Congo at MISC Kasarani Stadium. Austine 'Rolls Royce' Odhiambo secured the historic win with a goal just before halftime.

• Austin Odhiambo scored the winning goal in the dying minutes of the first half.
• The match was played on Sunday at MISC Kasarani Stadium, Kenya.
• A goal by DR Congo 's Jefte Kitambala in the fifth minute was disallowed after VAR intervention due to a foul on Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar.

The Harambee Stars are set to begin their pursuit of a Sh452.2 million prize in the African Nations Championship (Chan) 2024. Their opening Group A match is against two-time champions DR Congo at the refurbished Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

• The tournament offers a significant Sh452.2 million prize.
• Coach Benni McCarthy leads the Harambee Stars' 25-man squad.
• The match will take place at Kasarani Stadium, which has recently undergone refurbishment, on Sunday, August 3, 2025.

The Harambee Stars will make their historic debut at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday at 3 p.m., facing DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium. This marks a significant milestone for Kenya's football journey.

• DR Congo holds a slight historical edge with four wins against Kenya's three in nine previous encounters.
• The Harambee Stars will be led by new head coach Benni McCarthy.
• The 27-man Harambee Stars squad includes a mix of experienced and young talent, with additions like Brian Michira (Shabana FC) and Chrispin Erambo (Tusker FC) due to earlier fitness concerns for other players.