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HomeDaily NewsThursday, September 18, 2025Harambee Stars Drop in FIFA Rankings as New Football and Boxing Seasons Begin - September 2025
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Harambee Stars Drop in FIFA Rankings as New Football and Boxing Seasons Begin - September 2025

The Harambee Stars, Kenya's men's national football team, have slipped two places to position 111 in the latest FIFA rankings. In domestic competition, the 2025-2026 SportPesa League season begins this weekend, featuring newly promoted clubs Nairobi United and APS Bomet. Nairobi United enters the top-tier league with high confidence after winning the FKF Cup, which also earned them a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup. Meanwhile, in boxing, competition is underway for national team slots in the upcoming Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships. Teams are preparing for the third leg of the league in Nakuru where boxers are vying for selection.

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Harambee Stars drop two places in latest FIFA rankings

Harambee Stars drop two places in latest FIFA rankings

The Harambee Stars, Kenya's men's national football team, have slipped two places to position 111 in the latest FIFA rankings following a mixed performance in recent World Cup qualifiers.

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The Harambee Stars, Kenya's men's national football team, have slipped two places to position 111 in the latest FIFA rankings following a mixed performance in recent World Cup qualifiers.

  • Kenya lost 3-1 to Gambia but secured a 5-0 victory against Seychelles.
  • Head Coach Benni McCarthy defended his squad selection, emphasizing the need for experienced players in World Cup qualifiers.
  • On the continental stage, Morocco remains Africa's top-ranked team at 11th globally, while Uganda leads the East African region at 82nd, with Kenya now the third in the region.
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The battle for the National teams' slots heads to Nakuru.

The battle for the National teams' slots heads to Nakuru.

The battle for national team slots in the upcoming Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships is heating up as teams prepare for the third leg of the league in Nakuru. Boxers are vying for recognition to represent Kenya, with coaches intensely focused on getting their athletes selected.

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Will Nairobi United and APS Bomet shine in SportPesa League?

Will Nairobi United and APS Bomet shine in SportPesa League?

The 2025-2026 SportPesa League season kicks off this weekend, with newly promoted teams Nairobi United and APS Bomet hoping to avoid the struggles often faced by NSL graduates. Nairobi United enters with high confidence after winning the FKF Cup and earning a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup, while APS Bomet has brought in an experienced coach and new signings to bolster their chances.

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Key Highlights

The battle for national team slots in the upcoming Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships is heating up as teams prepare for the third leg of the league in Nakuru. Boxers are vying for recognition to represent Kenya, with coaches intensely focused on getting their athletes selected.

  • The Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships will be hosted in Nairobi from October 15-25.
  • League leaders Kenya Police and defending champions Kenya Defence Forces are the primary contenders for the league title.
  • Nakuru Amateur Boxing Club assistant coach Moses Noor aims to have at least three of his boxers make the national team.
  • Africa Zone Three bantamweight silver medallist Shaffi Bakari (Kenya Police) and Africa Games middleweight gold medallist Edwin Okong’o (KDF) are both vying for national team selection.

Key Highlights

The 2025-2026 SportPesa League season kicks off this weekend, with newly promoted teams Nairobi United and APS Bomet hoping to avoid the struggles often faced by NSL graduates. Nairobi United enters with high confidence after winning the FKF Cup and earning a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup, while APS Bomet has brought in an experienced coach and new signings to bolster their chances.

  • Nairobi United topped the NSL with 72 points, winning 21 of 35 matches.
  • United will represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup, facing NEC FC from Uganda.
  • APS Bomet, who finished second in the NSL, will debut against Shabana at Gusii Stadium.
  • APS Bomet has appointed experienced coach Michael Nam and signed players like Sven Yidha and Francis Omondi.