- Команда HarambeeStars сегодня встретится с командой Габона в матче квалификационного раунда Чемпионата мира по футболу 2026 года на стадионе Ньяо вечером сегодня.
- Сражение станет для национальной команды вторым матчем под руководством нового главного тренера Бенни МакКарти.
- Кения устроила драматический камбэк против Гамбы в захватывающем матче на стадионе Альассан Уаттара в Абуджане, Кот-д'Ивуар.
После захватывающей ничьей со счетом 3-3 с Гамбии в матче, прошедшем во Ивуаре, Кения вернулась домой для подготовки к следующему отборочному поединку на ЧМ-2026.
Today, Kenya's national team Harambee Stars will be again locking horns with Gabon at Nyayo National Stadium in the evening.
The clash will be Benni McCarthy's second assignment for Kenya since his appointed as the team's head coach.
Kenya occupies fourth place in Group F of the World Cup qualifiers with 6 points, six behind leaders Gabon, who top the group with 12 points.
A victory for Kenya will see them jump up to the second place in the group with nine points.
Wanyama's message of encouragement to Kenya
Перед матчем Кении против Габона бывший капитан сборной Харамби Старз Виктор Ваньяма опубликовал сообщение на своей странице в X с пожеланиями удачи команде МакКарти.
Его пост гласил просто: «Всего наилучшего, ребята» — сопровождаемый поддерживающим смайликом.
"Всем лучшим парням 💪." — гласило заявление на аккаунте Уанямы в X.
Reaction to Wanyama's post
Wanyama's post sparked mixed reactions among Harambee Stars supporters, many of whom eventually joined the former captain in wishing Kenya all the best against Gabon.
@Steve254barasa reacted,
"Will you play for us?"
@_onlymaestro commented,
"My captain,"
@TukaiRapha74375 stated,
"All the best Harambee Stars♥️🇰🇪."
@WachiraGaffu remarked,
"Let go Harambee Stars."
@mwamba2nd said,
"You retired so early bro"
@The_Goat24Imo reacted,
"All the best Gabon."
When did Wanyama start playing for Harambee Stars?
The former Tottenham midfielder made his Harambee stars debut in 2007 in a clash against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, a game which brought together some of Africa's greatest players of all time.
How many goals did Wanyama score for Harambee Stars
While playing for Harambee Stars, the 33-year-old Kenyan star made 64 appearances for Kenya, scoring only 7 goals.
When did Wanyama retire from playing for Harambee Stars
The former Southhampton player retired from international football in 2021.
The former captain disclosed that his decision to retire from international football was driven by his desire to pave the way for younger players in the national team.
What is Wanyama currently doing?
Since parting ways with Canadian side CF Montreal in December 2024, Wanyama remains without a club, despite being linked to teams in Europe, Asia, and even AFC Leopards in Kenya.
Wanyama’s message to new Harambee Stars coach
Earlier, .co.ke had reported on Wanyama’s message to McCarthy regarding his role as Harambee Stars coach.
Wanyama, widely regarded as one of Kenya’s finest footballers, emphasized the importance of the new coach bringing out the best in the team, saying the current group of players possesses significant talent.
