The Kenya national football team, Harambee Stars, has withdrawn from the CECAFA Four Nations Tournament in Tanzania after “recommendations and advice from the technical bench”, FKF said in a statement on Monday.
The tournament was primed to kick off on Monday, July 21, 2025, with the Stars taking on the hosts, Tanzania, taking football lovers in the region by surprise.
The Stars, alongside Tanzania and Uganda, are preparing for CHAN 2024, which the three countries are set to jointly host, beginning on Saturday.
“This decision has been made following recommendations and advice from the team’s technical bench, led by Head Coach Benni McCarthy, after a thorough assessment of the prevailing conditions, which were deemed unsuitable for the team’s participation and overall preparation,” FKF said, adding that, “The team will return to Kenya and resume preparations for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, with full focus now shifting to ensuring optimal readiness for the assignment ahead.
FKF said it remained committed to providing the national team with the best possible environment to compete and represent the country with pride.
