The Kenya Harambee Stars secured a significant 1-0 victory over two-time African Nations Championship (CHAN) winners DR Congo at a packed Kasarani Stadium on Sunday night. This historic win, witnessed by President William Ruto and thousands of fans, marks Kenya's first-ever CHAN victory against Les Léopards, giving Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy a winning start.

• The sole goal was scored by Austin "Rolls Royce" Odhiambo just before halftime.
• Man of the Match was awarded to Alpha Onyango.
• The team earned a KSh 1 million bonus per player, as pledged by President Ruto.

Political leaders across party lines united with thousands of Kenyans at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to cheer on the Harambee Stars in their CHAN 2024 opening match against DR Congo on August 3, 2025. This display of bipartisan solidarity culminated in a 1-0 victory for the national team.

• President William Ruto and ODM Leader Raila Odinga were among the high-profile figures attending, both donning Harambee Stars jerseys.
• The Harambee Stars secured a 1-0 win against DR Congo.
• Notable attendees included Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula, and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, alongside other cabinet secretaries and public figures like former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.