Harambee Stars Achieve Historic 1-0 Victory Over DR Congo in CHAN 2024 Opener - August 2025

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. Political leaders across party lines joined thousands of Kenyans at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to cheer on the Harambee Stars, with fans arriving as early as 7 am. This victory was part of the opening fixtures of CHAN 2024, where host Kenya secured a narrow 1-0 win against DR Congo, while Morocco also started their campaign with a 2-0 win over Angola.