Kenya’s Harambee Stars Dominate Seychelles with Commanding 5-0 Victory in World Cup Qualifier

Emphatic Victory at Kasarani

Kenya’s Harambee Stars secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Seychelles in their latest World Cup qualifier, helping them climb to fourth position in Group F. The match took place on September 9, 2025, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Match Highlights and Performance

The stellar performance included a brace from striker Michael Olunga, with one goal coming from the penalty spot. For Seychelles, the defeat continued their challenging campaign, having failed to secure a victory in their previous seven matches, conceding 34 goals while scoring only two. Their most recent match before this encounter had resulted in a 4-0 loss to Gabon.

Group F Standings and World Cup Dreams

This match was part of CAF Group F qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which includes Ivory Coast, Gabon, Kenya, Gambia, Burundi, and Seychelles. The group winner will directly qualify for the World Cup, while the runner-up could potentially compete in the second round for a chance at the inter-confederation play-offs.

Despite the impressive victory, Kenya’s hopes for World Cup qualification are already diminished, as they trail group leaders Ivory Coast by 13 points and second-placed Gabon by 12 points, with only the top two places having a chance of progression.

Looking Ahead

Kenya’s focus will now shift to their remaining fixtures in Group F, where they face tough competition from reigning African champions Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Burundi, and Gambia. Despite the mathematical impossibility of World Cup qualification, both teams will continue to play for pride and bragging rights in their remaining fixtures.