Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, has officially departed for Bujumbura, Burundi, ahead of their pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier scheduled for October 9. The Stars play for Pride as they are out of contention to qualify for World cup 2026.
Group F Standings
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Côte d’Ivoire | 20 |
| 2 | Gabon | 19 |
| 3 | Gambia | 10 |
| 4 | Burundi | 10 |
| 5 | Kenya | 9 |
| 6 | Seychelles | 0 |
Sources: CAF World Cup Qualifiers standings as of October 7, 2025
Key Players to Watch
- Michael Olunga: The Al-Duhail striker remains Kenya’s most potent attacking threat.
- Richard Odada: A midfield anchor expected to dictate tempo and transition.
- Joseph Okumu: The defensive stalwart tasked with neutralizing Burundi’s pacey forwards.
📍 Match Details
- Fixture: Burundi vs Kenya
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Venue: Intwari Stadium, Bujumbura
- Kickoff: 4:00 PM EAT
After this match Kenya play at Ivory Coast on Tuesday 14th October.
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