With just three fixtures left to play, the Stars still have a chance to redeem themselves and finish the campaign on a positive note.
Their next outing at the Moi International Sports Complex offers an ideal opportunity to bounce back, as they face Seychelles—the lowest-ranked side in the group.
The island nation has endured a torrid qualifying run, losing every match so far while holding the worst defensive record in Africa. The Pirates have conceded more goals than any other team, including eight more than Djibouti, who sit just above them.
Their motivation now is simply to salvage pride and avoid finishing empty-handed.
Harambee Stars lineup: Bwire, Sichenje, S. Owino, R. Onyango, Manzur, Onyango, Abuya, Lenkupae, Olunga, Ogam, Job.
GAME OVER: Kenya 5-0 Seychelles. Harambee Stars picks their second win in the World Cup Qualifiers as Seychelles keeps searching for their first points in the qualifiers.
90': Four minutes added at the end of the 90.
86': Kenya still leads by a 5 goals to nil. The scoreline is similar to the one the two teams played out when they met in Seychelles on November 20, 2025.
Substitutes: Shikhalo, B. Omondi, Kibwage, Bandi, Odada, Nabwire, Stanley, Osoro, Ouma, and Muchiri.
67': GOAL! Stars captain Micheal Olunga scores his second goal of the game and Kenya's 5th after an assit by R. Onyango. Kenya 5- 0 Seychelles.
59': Substitutions
Kenya makes two substitutes:B. Muchiri (in)-Wilson Lenkupae (out), and M. Omondi (in)-Duke Abuya (out)
52': Will Wilson Lenkupae of Kenya is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
46': Substitutions
Seychelles makes two substitutions: Makan Cissoko(In)- Vince Fred(Out) and Alfie Walters(In)-Justin Riaz(Out)
46' Second half begins: Kenya 4, Seychelles 0.
REACTIONS FROM FOOTBALL FANS ON X
Mutwiri Mutuota: Ryan Ogam (9', 38') Collins Sichenje 34' Michael Olunga 45+5' (P) #HarambeeStars cruising at the break. Can they break the 9-0 scoring record against Djibouti against the Seychelois?
Gichuri Moses: Ogam! Ogam! Two goals, pure class. Future is bright for the Stars #HarambeeStars
Marvin: Uyo Captain wa Seychelles kwani ni brother ya mbussi #HarambeeStars
Zachary Oguda: 6 goals in 9 games is some proper streak for Ryan Ogam. Wolfsberger AC is getting a player in some proper form.
First Half.
HALF TIME: The first half ends, Kenya 4, Seychelles 0.
4: 51 pm: Olunga steps up smashes his fifth goal in the qualifiers campaign, giving Kenya a four-goal lead
4: 47 pm: PENALTY! Kenya gets a penalty after Ryan Ogam was pushed over with a clear push and pull of the shirt. Olunga steps up to take the penalty.
Two minutes added for the first half
4: 45 pm: Ogam misses his opportunity to take home the match ball earlier in the first half after shooting wide after a great pass from Oyango
4: 38 pm: Goal! Kenya 3, Seychelles 0. Ryan Ogam scores his second of the match and third of the World Cup qualifiers.
4:35 pm: Goal! Collins Shichenje scores the second goal for Kenya after a brilliant free kick from the left side by Duke Abuya—his second assist in the game.
4: 34 pm: Dean Mothé (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Third caution for the island nation in quick succession.
4: 33 pm: Vince Fred (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
4: 28 pm: Imra Raheriniaina (Seychelles) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
4: 25 pm: Nice build up from Harambee Stars; Micheal Olunga produces a great setup play links with Lenkupae, but the Australian-based player shoots wide
4:20 pm: Kenya gets a free kick from 35 yards out, but Ochieng pulls a weak shot after a melee in the Seychelles box; Seychelles' keeper saves.
4:16 pm: Kenya still leads by Ogam's goal and controls most of the ball possession against the island nation.
4: 13 pm: Duke Abuya almost scores a second for Kenya with an ambitious shot from deep, but the ball goes over the bar.
4:07 pm: Goal: Kenya's CHAN hero Ryan Wesley Ogam scores the opener with a header from more than 35 yards after a brilliant assist from Yanga midfielder Duke Abuya.
4: 00pm: First half begins
