Following their exit from the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar announced the team's shift in focus to the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers. The squad aims to apply lessons learned from CHAN as they prepare for crucial home matches next month.

• The Harambee Stars will play Fifa World Cup Qualifiers matches at home, starting with Gambia on September 5 at Kasarani Stadium, followed by Seychelles on September 9 at the same venue.
• Kenya is currently fourth in Group F of the Fifa qualifiers with six points, 10 adrift of leaders Ivory Coast.
• Omar apologized to fans for the team's CHAN elimination, stating the tournament helped prepare teammates for international competition and built team unity, also serving as preparation for AFCON 2027.