Harambee Stars have an opportunity to return to winning ways when they face Seychelles in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi. With both teams out of contention for a World Cup spot, the match offers a chance for Kenya to bounce back after a disappointing 3-1 loss to The Gambia last Friday.
Preview
While The Gambia proved a tough opponent for Kenya, Seychelles are considered the underdogs in Group F. Having lost all their matches in the group, including a heavy 5-0 defeat to Kenya in November 2023, the island nation is struggling to make an impact. This provides Harambee Stars with a perfect opportunity to restore confidence and secure a comfortable victory on home soil.
Kenya’s loss to The Gambia was their second in the group, with earlier defeats to Gabon both home and away. However, they have managed draws against The Gambia and Ivory Coast, as well as a hard-fought 2-2 draw with Burundi. Despite the tough competition, the win over Seychelles remains Kenya’s only victory in the qualifiers so far, and they will be eager to replicate that result.
Seychelles, on the other hand, has had a tough campaign, losing all seven of their matches. They have conceded a total of 34 goals, averaging more than four goals per game, while only managing to score twice. Their poor form leaves them with little hope of causing an upset in the tie against a determined Harambee Stars side.
Head-to-Head Record
Kenya has a strong record against Seychelles, having won all four previous encounters. In addition to their 5-0 victory in the last meeting in 2023, Kenya also triumphed 2-0 in a friendly in 2015. In World Cup qualifying matches, Kenya won 3-0 away in 2011, followed by a dominant 4-0 victory at home.
Time and Where to Watch
The match will kick off at 4:00 PM EAT at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi. Fans can catch the action live on KBC TV, with additional coverage available on SuperSport TV. Those wishing to stream the match can do so via FIFA+ for free.
Ahead of the match, popular artist Iyanii is also scheduled to perform at Kasarani Stadium, adding to the excitement for fans attending the game.
