Back to drawing board after Stars' humiliating exit

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat (left) and his assistant William Muluya during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers Group J first leg match against Zimbabwe at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda on September 6 2024. [Courtesy, Standard]

Last Tuesday, Kenya's national football team, Harambee Stars, played against Namibia in its last Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification matches to a one all draw.

For both teams, the match was a mere formality. Kenya had already been eliminated after another one all draw against Zimbabwe on November 15. Kenya finished third in Group J behind leaders Cameroon and Zimbabwe. Namibia emerged last, not having won a single game.