The Harambee Stars' fixtures for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers have been announced, with crucial matches against Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Cameroon.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced the fixtures schedule for the Harambee Stars' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Stars are set to face tough competition in Group J having been paired with Namibia, Cameroon, and Zimbabwe.
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Kenya will kick off their campaign with two crucial matches in September.
Engin Firat's men are scheduled to host Zimbabwe on September 2nd before traveling to face Namibia on September 10th.
These initial games will set the tone for Kenya's quest to qualify for the prestigious tournament, which will be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
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October promises to be a challenging month as Kenya faces a two-legged clash against football powerhouse Cameroon.
The first leg will see the Harambee Stars travel to Cameroon between October 7th and 15th, followed by a home fixture just days later.
The qualifiers will conclude in November with another two key matches.
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On November 11th, Kenya will play Zimbabwe away, a game that could be decisive for both teams' hopes of advancing.
Harambee Stars will then wrap up their qualifying campaign with a home game against Namibia on November 19th.
Kenya's national team last appeared in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019, and they are eager to make a return to the continental stage.
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Firat will be hopeful that the Harambee Stars can secure one of the top two spots in Group J, which would guarantee them a place in the 2025 AFCON tournament.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will feature a total of 24 nations, with the top two teams from each group earning qualification.
Hosted by Morocco, the tournament is set to be a celebration of African football bringing together the continent's best teams and players.
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Harambee Stars 2025 AFCON qualifiers fixtures
Kenya vs Zimbabwe (Matchday 1: 2-10 September 2024)
Namibia vs Kenya (Matchday 2: 2-10 September 2024)
Cameroon vs Kenya (Matchday 3: 7-15 October 2024)
Kenya vs Cameroon (Matchday 4: 7-15 October 2024)
Zimbabwe vs Kenya (Matchday 5: 11-19 November 2024)
Kenya vs Namibia (Matchday 6: 11-19 November 2024)