Harambee Stars to Face South Africa in AFCON 2027 Qualifiers - May 2026

Kenya's national football team, the Harambee Stars, will compete against South Africa, Eritrea, and Guinea in the AFCON 2027 qualifying rounds scheduled to begin in September 2026. This marks the first time Kenya will host the continental tournament alongside Tanzania and Uganda. Meanwhile, the Junior Starlets, Kenya's under-17 women's national football team, have arrived in Uganda for a series of build-up matches ahead of their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers. The Harambee Stars also learned of their opponents as the country awaits further updates on preparations for the continental tournament.