Gabon’s Win Hampers Kenya’s World Cup Hopes

Kenya’s World Cup qualification hopes are dwindling after Gabon’s 4-0 win over Seychelles, which puts them at the top of Group H with 18 points.

Given that Kenya has already lost to Gabon both home and away, their chances of qualifying for the World Cup are slim. However, they still have a faint hope of securing second place in their group.

To keep their World Cup dreams alive, Kenya would need to

Beat Gambia on Friday: Kenya faces Gambia on September 5, 2025, at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi. A win is crucial for their chances of finishing second.

Hope Burundi beats Ivory Coast: Even with a win against Gambia, Kenya would still need Burundi to defeat Ivory Coast to keep their qualification hopes alive.

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The upcoming matches are critical for Kenya, and their performance will determine their fate in the World Cup qualifiers. Kenya’s coach, Benni McCarthy, is focused on building a strong team ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania

Upcoming Matches for Kenya:

• Kenya vs. Gambia: September 5, 2025, at Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi
• Kenya vs. Seychelles: September 9, 2025, at Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi

These matches will be played at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani Stadium.