Fans on Sunday afternoon breached a gate at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani to watch Kenya and Morocco match.
Hundreds of Kenyans were seen walking into the stadium via the gate as security guards watch.
They were dressed in jerseys and chanted songs as they made their way into the stadium.
Harambee Stars will be playing against Morrocco on Sunday at 3 pm at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani Stadium for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named the first 11 players for today’s CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 match against Morocco at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
The eleven are: Byrne Omondi, Mohammed S Siraj, Mike Kibwage, Edward Omondi Otieno, Bonface Muchiri, Chrispine Erambo, Lewis Bandi, Ryan Wesley Ogam, Ben Stanley Omondi, Manzur Suleiman, Sylvester Owino
The Subs are Shikhallo Faruk, Abud Omar Khamis Abud, Alphonse Otieno Omija, Bryan Migiro, Alpha Chris Onyango, Austine Odongo, Austine Odhiambo Otieno, Felix Oluoch, Sepstianos Wekesa, David Sakwa Nyongesa, Kevin Okumu, Daniel Sakari Macheso
“The Harambee Stars Starting XI,” the team announced on their official channels, signalling readiness for the continental fixture.
President William Ruto is rooting for Harambee Stars ahead of the match with Morocco for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The President asked Kenyans to pray for Harambee Stars as they face Morocco, promising to reward their efforts.
He said that for every game won, he will read each player with Sh1 million and Sh500,000 when they draw.
“Today Harambee Stars will be playing against Morocco, I told Harambee Stars that in every game they win, every player will walk away with Sh1 million, if they draw, they get Sh500,000, and I have paid them already for the games won earlier,” Ruto said.
“I ask all Kenyans to pray for our brothers, the Harambee Stars to win today’s match. They should do what they do best, Kenyans will also do the same and I will do what I do best for them to succeed. If they score a goal, you celebrate and I will pay.”
Kenya currently leads Group A with four points, following a victorious opener against DR Congo and a spirited 1-1 draw with Angola.
