The Kenya national football team, known as the Harambee Stars, has landed in South Africa as they prepare to face Zimbabwe in a pivotal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier. The Kenyan delegation, led by head coach Engin Fırat, arrived at Johannesburg’s Oliver Reginald Tambo International Airport on Monday morning, November 11, 2024. They will continue on to Polokwane, where the match will take place on November 15.
This encounter marks a significant moment in the qualification journey, as Kenya faces two decisive fixtures in Group J.
The team will meet Zimbabwe at Polokwane’s Peter Mokaba Stadium on November 15 for the 5th matchday, followed by a clash with Namibia on November 19.
With only four points, the Harambee Stars currently sit in third place in their group and must secure strong results in these final qualifiers to keep their hopes of reaching the AFCON tournament in Morocco alive.
The countdown has already begun for the last two rounds of the qualifying phase, with national teams across the continent assembling their squads for the crucial encounters.
Kenya’s squad selection has been finalized, with players gathering and beginning their training sessions to ensure optimal preparation for the upcoming games.
A key figure in the Kenyan lineup, captain and forward Michael Olunga, will lead his team with the goal of overcoming Zimbabwe and pushing Kenya closer to qualification.
For the Harambee Stars, a victory in Polokwane is essential, as anything less could compromise their standing in Group J, where every point now counts.
The players are aware that these two fixtures present their final opportunity to secure a spot in the AFCON 2025 tournament, a competition Kenya aims to return to after missing out in recent years.
As Kenya gears up for the clash against Zimbabwe, fans and supporters are eagerly anticipating the outcome of these qualifiers.
The next few days are set to be decisive for the Harambee Stars’ AFCON ambitions, with the team determined to give their best performance and make a lasting impact in the qualifiers.
For Kenya, the stakes are high, and the path to Morocco requires resilience, teamwork, and, crucially, victories in these last group-stage games.
The Harambee Stars are ready to face the challenge head-on as they step into Polokwane’s Peter Mokaba Stadium, hoping to keep their AFCON dreams alive.
