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Kenyans finally to watch Harambee Stars at home

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Kenya's Chan/Afcon LOC chairman Nicholas Musonye (second right) takes Samson Adam, Caf's Tournaments and Events Director (right) and other members through an inspection visit at Kasarani Stadium on February 22, 2025. [Chan/Afcon LOC]

The wait is finally over for Kenyans as they will now have a chance to watch the national football team, Harambee Stars, on their home soil for the first time in four years.

This is after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) confirmed that Kenya's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Gabon on March 24 will be held at Nyayo Stadium as part of the test matches ahead of the delayed 2024 Africa Nations Championship (Chan) in August 2-30 this year.

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