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Kenya's national football team dropped in the latest FIFA Rankings, despite recent strong performances, including a draw with Russia.
Kenya has experienced a setback, dropping one place in the latest FIFA Rankings released by the world football governing body.
According to FIFA's latest rankings released on Thursday, Harambee Stars now sit at the 110th spot, accumulating a total of 1186.85 points.
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18:05 - 24.10.2023
FOOTBALL With a squad worth billions, Harambee Stars is among top 100 most valuable national teams worldwide
Harambee Stars, Kenya's national football team, achieves a spot among the world's top 100 most valuable national teams, reflecting their rising talent.
Harambee Stars had been riding a wave of hope after a remarkable 2-2 draw against Russia in an international friendly played on October 16 in Turkey.
However, their fall in the rankings may be attributed to their earlier 1-0 loss to South Sudan, which was a bitter disappointment.
Just before the South Sudan encounter, they had triumphed with a 2-1 victory over Qatar in another international friendly.
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13:38 - 21.09.2023
FOOTBALL Harambee Stars drop in latest FIFA Rankings despite recent win over Qatar
Kenya's national men's soccer team, the Harambee Stars, has fallen in the latest FIFA World Rankings.
Despite their drop in the global rankings, Harambee Stars are still holding their ground as the second-best team in the CECAFA (Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations) region.
Looking ahead, Harambee Stars have their sights set on the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, which are just around the corner.
Engin Firat's men have been drawn into Group F, alongside Seychelles, Burundi, Gambia, Gabon, and Côte d’Ivoire. These qualifiers are scheduled to take place between November 13 and November 21, 2023.
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10:00 - 24.10.2023
STARS ABROAD Harambee Stars forward Alfred Scriven goal-scoring heroics earn him spot in Norwegian Team of the Week
Kenyan footballer Alfred Scriven shines in the Norwegian First Division, earning accolades and attracting attention for his remarkable talent.
The stakes are high, as the group winners will secure direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Additionally, the four best runners-up from the groups will advance to the CAF (Confederation of African Football) Play-Off tournament.
The ultimate victor of this tournament will secure a coveted spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding an extra layer of competition and excitement to the qualifiers.
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07:00 - 24.10.2023
FOOTBALL Why Oliech wants Harambee Stars to play friendly matches against France and Germany
Oliech has revealed the reason Harambee Stars should play friendlies against France and Germany.
Meanwhile, in the FIFA Rankings, Morocco continues to maintain its position as the top-ranked team on the African continent, securing the 13th spot globally.
They are followed closely by Senegal at 20th place and Tunisia at 32nd place, rounding out the leading three countries in Africa. T
On the global stage, Argentina continues to hold a healthy lead with 8.18 points over their closest challengers, France.
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19:12 - 23.10.2023
FKFPL Gor Mahia coach McKinstry explains why Benson Omala has been overlooked at Harambee Stars
McKinstry has compared the the 22-year-old to Chelsea great Didier Drogba, revealing that he would have included him in his squad back when he was the Uganda coach.
Les Bleus have solidified their grip on second place, extending the gap to an impressive 40.91 points between themselves and Brazil, who now sit in third place.
Brazil's recent performances, including being held to a 1-1 draw at home against Venezuela and suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Uruguay, have opened the door for England, who are now breathing down their necks in fourth place.
Belgium rounds out the top five, making the global rankings an exciting battleground for top-tier football nations.
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