Aboud: Our focus now shifts to Fifa World Cup Qualifiers
Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar says they have now shifted their focus to the 2026 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers after Kenya was bundled out of CHAN 2024 by Madagascar on Friday...
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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.
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Kenya Exits CHAN Tournament, Shifts Focus to World Cup Qualifiers - August 2025
The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The tournament has seen several continental football giants make early exits, setting the stage for surprising semifinal matchups. Following their exit from CHAN, Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar announced the team is shifting its focus to the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers. The squad aims to apply lessons learned from the championship during their preparations. The team is preparing for crucial home matches scheduled for next month.
