Stars ready for Sunday's showdown against Zambia

The Zambian tie, though inconsequential for Stars’ progression, carries huge stakes after President William Ruto doubled the prize money for a win to Sh2.5 million per player.

by EMMANUEL WANJALA

News16 August 2025 - 11:55

In Summary

Harambee Stars are leaving nothing to chance as they face Zambia in their final Group A match on Sunday.
The team, guided by South African coach Benni McCarthy, tops the group with seven points from two wins and a draw, one point ahead of Morocco and DR Congo.

Harambee Stars players in training ahead of Sunday's final Chan group stage match against Zambia. /HARAMBEE STARS

Harambee Stars have already booked a place in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Championship, but are leaving nothing to chance as they face Zambia in their final Group A match on Sunday.

The team, guided by South African coach Benni McCarthy, tops the group with seven points from two wins and a draw, one point ahead of Morocco and DR Congo.

Angola sit third, while Zambia trails bottom with no points.

All of Kenya’s group fixtures have been staged at Kasarani Stadium, which will also host their quarterfinal clash against Mauritania, runners-up in Group B behind hosts Tanzania.

The Zambian tie, though inconsequential for Stars’ progression, carries huge stakes after President William Ruto doubled the prize money for a win to Sh2.5 million per player.

The players have already pocketed Sh2.5 million each from earlier victories and a draw bonus.