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Why Baron Ochieng' is super confident as Rising Stars step up preparations for upcoming AFCON U-20 tournament.
Rising Stars defender Baron Ochieng has exuded confidence in Kenya’s U-20 squad as they prepare to compete in the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Drawn in Group C alongside Sierra Leone, Zambia, and reigning champions Senegal, the team is set to fine-tune its preparations in a training camp in Morocco ahead of the tournament, which is now likely to be moved from Ivory Coast following reports of their withdrawal as hosts.
Ochieng, who plays for Sofapaka, believes the team’s strong chemistry will be a defining factor in their campaign.
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12:51 - 24.03.2025
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy opens up on why he snubbed Gor Mahia & Tusker players
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has shed light on why he did not have Gor Mahia and Tusker FC players in his squad for matches against Gambia and Gabon.
“The team has jelled well, and that is making a good team because if we gel early, it means we would get better,” he stated from their training base at the MPESA Foundation Academy in Thika.
Kenya’s qualification for the tournament, their first in over 50 years, came after an impressive CECAFA U-20 campaign in Tanzania.
The Rising Stars kicked off with a 2-1 victory over the hosts, secured a goalless draw against Rwanda, and thrashed Djibouti 4-0. They dominated Sudan 4-0 in the quarterfinals, with Aldrine Kibet netting a hat-trick, and repeated the scoreline against Burundi in the semis.
Though they fell 2-1 to Tanzania in the final, their overall performance was enough to seal their historic AFCON berth.
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10:50 - 25.03.2025
Mohammed Bajaber's defiant message for Kenyans following historic Harambee Stars outing
Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed was among the stand-out performers for Kenya during their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers fixtures against Gambia and Gabon.
A key advantage for Kenya is the continuity within the squad, with 11 players having previously been part of the Junior Stars setup that reached the final of the 2023 CECAFA Boys’ Championship.
Ochieng believes this long-standing familiarity will be crucial. “We have been together for a long time since 2023. If you look, most of us have been together since the U-18 level, so we understand each other,” he said.
With Kenya making a return to the continental stage, Ochieng has made it clear that they are not just there to make up the numbers.
“We are not just going there to participate. We are not going on a trip. We want to go for the title, and that is what people need to understand,” he asserted.
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Benni McCarthy backs Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga to overcome his wastefulness
Harambee Stars coach has Benni McCarthy has expressed confidence in Michael Olunga's ability to find the back of the net following a plethora of missed chances in Gambia and Gabon fixtures.
He also expressed confidence about the team’s readiness to handle the pressures of a high-stakes tournament.
“You have to handle the pressure as a football player because you cannot afford to relax. It depends on how you absorb the pressure.
“ I am not feeling it because I know my teammates are fit for the task, and it is all about teamwork. If everyone is good, you will also be good.”
With their sights set on making history, Kenya’s Rising Stars are prepared to take on Africa’s best, fueled by their unity, determination, and a belief that they can go all the way.
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