Football fever is again gripping Nairobi this Friday as the Harambee Stars prepare to face The Gambia in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup Qualifier this Friday, September 5, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

The Gambia national team has already begun arriving in Nairobi, ready to lock horns with Kenya in what promises to be a thrilling contest. All eyes will be on the sidelines too, where two tacticians will cross paths, Kenya’s Benny McCarthy and his Gambian counterpart Johnathan McKinstry.

For McKinstry, this is more than just another qualifier. The Northern Irish coach is returning to familiar ground, having guided Gor Mahia to back-to-back Kenyan Premier League titles. His return to Kasarani adds an emotional twist, one that Kenyan fans won’t want to miss.

The first leg ended in a tense 1-1 draw, setting the stage for a winner-takes-all showdown. With World Cup dreams on the line, Harambee Stars are rallying for massive home support to tip the balance in their favour. The kick-off will be on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Tickets are officially on sale, and organizers are calling on Kenyans to fill Kasarani with a sea of red, green, and black. 

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