The Harambee Stars secured the top spot in Group A of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after defeating Zambia 1-0 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Ryan Ogam's 75th-minute goal sealed the victory, ensuring Kenya finished the group stage unbeaten with 10 points.

• Kenya ended the group stage with 10 points, 1 point ahead of Morocco.
• Tusker forward Ryan Ogam scored the decisive goal, his second of the tournament.
• The match was attended by over 27,000 fans and featured a strong performance by Zambia's goalkeeper Charles Kalumba.

Harambee Stars defender Mike Kibwage stated the team is focused on topping Group A in the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN), despite already qualifying for the quarter-finals. Their final group match is against Zambia at Kasarani Stadium today, with the group standing determining their quarter-final opponent and venue.

• Kenya has already qualified for the quarter-finals, having won against DR Congo and Morocco, and drawn against Angola.
• Defender Mike Kibwage emphasized the team's seriousness for the final group match against Zambia due to high stakes, including a promise from President William Ruto of Sh2.5 million per player for a victory and a two-bedroom house for quarter-final qualification.
• If Kenya finishes first in Group A, they will play their quarter-final match against Mauritania or Madagascar at Kasarani Stadium; finishing second means facing Tanzania in Dar es Salaam.

Harambee Stars' head coach Benni McCarthy has urged his team to conclude their 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) group stage campaign with a victory against Zambia today at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Despite already qualifying for the quarter-finals, McCarthy emphasizes the importance of maintaining momentum and finishing strong.

• The Harambee Stars currently lead Group A with seven points.
• Benni McCarthy took charge of the Kenyan team earlier this year.
• Kenya has already secured a place in the quarter-finals after impressive performances, including beating Morocco 1-0 and DR Congo 2-1.

Nairobi is experiencing significant traffic disruptions as police have implemented major road closures and diversions to accommodate the final African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A matches. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes due to the closures affecting key roads around the stadia where Harambee Stars and other national teams are playing.

• Road Closures: Aerodrome Road, a lane of Lang’ata Road, and a lane of Mombasa Road are closed around Nyayo National Stadium.
• Key Organization: The National Police Service (NPS) announced and is enforcing the closures.
• Sporting Event: Harambee Stars will play Zambia at MISC, Kasarani, while Morocco faces the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at Nyayo National Stadium in their final Group A fixtures.

Security was significantly enhanced at Nairobi's Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, for the high-stakes CHAN clash between Harambee Stars and Zambia’s Chipolopolo on August 17, 2025. This extensive security operation aimed to prevent a repeat of crowd trouble that marred Kenya's previous match against Morocco.

• Attendance at Kasarani was limited to 27,000, which is 60% of the stadium’s 48,000 capacity.
• The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and Local Organizing Committee (LOC) deployed the General Service Unit (GSU), regular police, and intelligence teams.
• CAF fined Kenya Sh6.5 million for breaches during the previous match, where LOC chairperson, Nicholas Musonye, stated that as many as 75,000 people may have entered the stadium despite only 25,000 tickets being scanned.
• Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja encouraged fans without tickets to utilize six official fan zones across the city, including Uhuru Park and Dandora Stadium.

President William Ruto has commended the Harambee Stars for their breakthrough performance at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), reaching the quarter-finals after topping Group A. Their improbable journey included a crucial 1-0 victory over Zambia.

• The Harambee Stars finished Group A unbeaten with 10 points, defeating continental giants such as Morocco and DR Congo.
• President Ruto lauded the team's resilience and promised to fulfill his pledge of Sh2.5 million per player.
• The Harambee Stars will face Madagascar in the quarter-finals on Friday in Nairobi.