Why playing at Kasarani will be magical for Kenya
Harambee Stars are 10 points behind the qualification spot, with only four matches left...
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The Harambee Stars will face Gambia in a crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier at Kasarani Stadium on Friday at 4pm, a match captain Michael Olunga believes will be significantly boosted by playing at home after years of international match bans on Kenyan stadiums.
- Kenya is currently fourth in Group F with six points, 10 points behind a qualification spot with only four matches remaining.
- Team captain Michael Olunga expressed the "magical" feeling of playing at home again, anticipating extra energy from the fans.
- Coach Benni McCarthy emphasized the need for Kenya to be "smarter, more disciplined, and go for the win" against Gambia, drawing on their resilient 3-3 comeback draw in the first leg.
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Kenya's Harambee Stars are set to face Gambia in a 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier at Kasarani Stadium on Friday at 4pm. Gambia's head coach, Jonathan McKinstry, expressed caution ahead of the match, citing Kenya's recent fighting spirit and the anticipated hostile home crowd. Captain Michael Olunga stated that playing at home will be a significant boost after years of international match bans on Kenyan stadiums. In other team news, Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam is joining Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger AC. The 21-year-old's move was confirmed by his previous club, Tusker FC, which bid him farewell after one exceptional season.
