Harambee Stars evolve from underdogs to shining stars
From the moment the 2024 Chan draws were announced in Nairobi, on January 15, 2025, everything looked gloomy for Kenya's national football team, Harambee Stars...
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Initially written off as underdogs, Harambee Stars have defied expectations at the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan), progressing to the knockout stage on their debut. Their remarkable performance, fueled by coach Benni McCarthy's tactical prowess and team unity, has stunned competitors and unified the nation.
- Harambee Stars topped Group A with an unbeaten run, qualifying for the knockout stage of a major tournament for the first time in 38 years.
- The team's success has earned the federation at least Sh58 million ($450,000) from CAF for reaching the quarter-finals.
- They will face Madagascar in the quarter-finals tomorrow at Kasarani Stadium at 5pm.
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Harambee Stars Reach CHAN Quarter-Final Against Madagascar at Kasarani - August 2025
Harambee Stars have defied expectations at the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) by progressing to the knockout stage on their debut. Initially written off as underdogs, the team's performance under coach Benni McCarthy has stunned competitors. East African nations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan have all qualified for the quarter-finals. For the Harambee Stars' quarter-final match against Madagascar, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved an 80 per cent stadium capacity at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The match is set for Friday, August 22, and police are warning of significant traffic disruptions on the Thika Superhighway due to roadblocks for the event.
