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Kenya's Harambee Stars take on Gambia Scorpions in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. Can they emerge victorious?
National team Harambee Stars World Cup hopes lie in their own hands as they prepare for the crucial encounter against Gambia in matchday five of the 2026 edition of the quadrennial tournament.
The highly anticipated match is set to take place on March 20 at 22:00 EAT. Harambee Stars are fourth in the six-team Group F of the African qualifiers, and the Gambia match has a lot of significance for the Benni McCarthy-coached Stars.
A win for Harambee Stars will boost their chances of qualification, considering that they will still have five more matches to play.
Kenya is aiming to make a first appearance at the World Cup and follow in the footsteps of the Junior Starlets who became the first Kenyan team ever to play at the global show last year in the Dominican Republic.
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Ferdinand Omanyala overcomes slow start to claim first global victory with season’s best in South Africa [VIDEO]
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala was slow off the blocks but had enough to storm to a first global win during the ASA Grand Prix II in Johannesburg on Wednesday night.
Gambia v Kenya: Kick off time and Venue
The match kicks off at 10 pm East Africa Time. The fixture between Gambia’s Scorpion and Harambee Stars will be played on Thursday, March 20th at Alassane Ouattara Ebimpe Olympic Stadium. Gambia, who is the home team, don’t have a stadium approved by the world governing body FIFA or Confederation of African Football (CAF) to stage high-standard matches.
No team will hold the home advantage meaning both have an equal chance to leave the West African country with maximum points. The Gambia will be desperate to win the match considering they have garnered just three points to sit fifth in the group.
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05:34 - 20.03.2025
5 reasons Noah Lyles, Kishane Thompson & Julien Alfred are snubbing World Indoor Championships
Top sprinters including Noah Lyles, Kishane Thompson and Julien Alfred are skipping the World Indoor Championships, and the reasons go beyond just competition.
Gambia vs Kenya: Where to watch
Catch the World Cup qualifier between Harambee Stars and The Gambia live on KBC Channel One this Thursday. Kick of is 10pm East African time. The fixture will also be live on SuperSport TV.
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06:06 - 20.03.2025
Gambia vs Kenya: Can Benni McCarthy inspire Harambee Stars to victory in 2026 World Cup qualifier?
Harambee Stars will be looking to revive their World Cup qualification hopes when they visit the Gambia on Thursday in what is coach Benni McCarthy’s first game in charge.
Gambia vs Kenya: Team news
Defensive lynchpin Joseph Okumu is one of the most notable omissions from the Harambee Stars squad despite playing the full 90 minutes in Stade Reims' goalless Ligue 1 draw against Brest on Sunday. Serbian-based defender Collins Sichenje suffered an injury in Vojvodina's 3-1 loss against OFK Beograd and was dropped by McCarthy.
However, one of the biggest surprises was the exclusion of Austin Odhiambo, Gor Mahia’s top scorer this season with eight goals. FKFPL top scorer Ryan Ogam was also ommitted despite featuring in the Mapinduzi Cup in January.
Gambia vs Kenya: Harambee Stars probable lineup
Starting XI: Ian Otieno (GK), Ronny Onyango, Brian Mandela, Daniel Anyembe, Anthony Akumu, Richard Odada, Duke Abuya, Masud Juma, Michael Olung (captain) , John Avire.
Substitutes: Brian Bwire, Jonstone Omurwa, Amos Nondi, Ismael Gonzalez, Mohammed Bajaber, Elvis Rupia, Jonah Ayunga
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