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Kenya’s CHAN test: Why Harambee Stars will need more than luck to survive

Win against DR Congo was a breakthrough, but surviving this group will take far more than luck

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by EMMANUEL WANJALA

News05 August 2025 - 22:07
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President William Ruto with Harambee Stars team at their dressing room after their clash against DR Congo./PCS

Kenya made a statement on its Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) debut by stunning two-time champions DR Congo 1-0 in their Group A opener at the Kasarani Stadium on August 3.

But despite the dream start, a tough reality looms: the Harambee Stars are in the tournament’s most unforgiving pool — a group widely dubbed the group of death—and the odds are steeply stacked against them.

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