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.