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Can the Harambee Stars deliver on the redemption hymn?

Kenya dominates their head-to-head encounters against Seychelles, having emerged victorious in eight out of ten matches.

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2025 September 17 . 9:14 AM

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Can Kenya's Harambee Stars Redeem Themselves with a Victory Anthem?

Can the Harambee Stars deliver on the redemption hymn?

Harambee Stars Seek Redemption Against Seychelles

The Kenyan national football team, Harambee Stars, will play their final game of the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers today at Kasarani Stadium against Seychelles. The match, scheduled for 4pm, presents an opportunity for Harambee Stars to reconnect with their fans and restore pride after a frustrating campaign.

Benni McCarthy, the coach of Harambee Stars, is focusing on maintaining dominance and rebuilding confidence following a poor outing against Gambia. Despite the history of dominance, Seychelles is eager to spoil Kenya's party, seeking their first victory over Harambee Stars in over half a century.

Kenya has a strong record against Seychelles, having won seven matches and sharing spoils only once. In their last five meetings, Harambee Stars have emerged victorious against Seychelles. The upcoming match presents a huge test for Seychelles, who are currently sitting at the bottom of the group without a win.

The team will rely on captain Olunga and a youthful squad for the upcoming match. Richard Odada may anchor the play despite a slow showing against Gambia. Manzour Omar and Sylvester Owino are expected to feature prominently in the match.

Harambee Stars were eliminated from the qualifiers last Friday after a 3-1 defeat to Gambia. However, draws against Burundi and African champions Ivory Coast offered hope, but losses to Gabon and Gambia ended qualification dreams. Despite elimination, the team considers today's game a must-win to restore pride.

The match against Seychelles is not just about winning but also about sending a strong message to the fans. It's an opportunity to showcase the team's resilience and determination, qualities that have been tested throughout the campaign.

The team is currently fifth in Group F with six points. Although the World Cup dream may be over, Harambee Stars are determined to end the qualifiers on a high note. With the support of their fans, they aim to secure a victory against Seychelles and sign off on a positive note.