- The first Kenya vs Chad friendly match will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Morocco.
- The Kenya vs Chad match will begin at 6 pm EAT at the Stade de Marrakech.
- Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy will be eyeing his first ever victory in the Kenya vs Chad clash.
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy will be seeking to win his first match since landing the job earlier this year in the Kenya vs Chad friendly match scheduled for today, Saturday, June 7, 2025.
The Kenya vs Chad encounter that is expected to kick-off at 6 pm East African Time (EAT) is not an ordinary friendly tie, it’s a golden opportunity for McCarthy to secure his maiden Harambee Stars victory.
However, that would not come easy since he will be without one of his best attackers Mohamed Bajaber, who recently picked up an injury.
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Benni McCarthy optimistic ahead of Kenya vs Chad friendly clash
Speaking ahead of the clash that will be staged at the Stade de Marrakech, McCarthy stated that he is happy with what he has witnessed from his charges in the few training sessions that they have had together.
“I have seen a lot of good things from the new players that came into the team. Looking forward to tomorrow’s match and a good test for the players, you know. It’s a preparation for CHAN because the majority of the team is local based.
And, I’m just with a few international players that we thought needed some game time. They could play two international friendlies and then go on their vacation while we prepare for CHAN. So, now the team is looking good,” he explained.
The man, who hails from South Africa, further emphasized that their main objective is to perform well in the much awaited African Nations Championships (CHAN).
As stated by McCarthy, the Kenya vs Chad friendly will help him gauge the team and make the necessary adjustments before the tournament starts in August.
“Our sole focus is on CHAN. It’s home, in Kenya, so we want to be ready, we want to be good .We want to be well prepared and we want to be in the final.
We want to give the home crowd something to cheer about. That’s the sole aim for us and that is what we are working towards and hopefully we can achieve it,” commented the 47-year-old.
The CHAN tournament, which has been postponed several times, will take place in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania between August 2 and August 30.
Faruk Shikhalo backs Harambee Stars to shine in the Kenya vs Chad friendly fixture
On his part Harambee Stars goalkeeper Faruk Shikhalo disclosed that the morale is very high in the camp ahead of the Kenya vs Chad game.
“The mood in the camp is good. We have done our last training today ahead of our first friendly against Chad tomorrow. Everyone is psyched up and ready to give his best,” stated the Bandari FC shot stopper.
He added that it is good to have fresh blood because the team needs both energy and experience.
Finally, Shikhalo promised Harambee Stars fans that they will give their best to triumph in the Kenya vs Chad fixture because they want to showcase their talents.
Harambee Stars squad for the Kenya vs Chad friendly match
Goalkeepers
Faruk Shikhalo (Bandari FC), Sepstianos Wekesa (Kariobangi Sharks FC), Brian Bwire (Polokwane City FC)
Defenders
Siraj Mohammed (Bandari FC), Swaleh Pamba (Bandari FC), Abud Omar (Kenya Police FC), Daniel Sakari (Kenya Police FC), Lewis Bandi (AFC Leopards), Alphonce Omija (Gor Mahia FC), Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia), Brian Mandela (Stellenbosch FC)
Midfielders
Brian Musa (Kenya Police FC), Ben Stanley Omondi (Gor Mahia), Boniface Muchiri (Ulinzi Stars), Mohammed Bajaber (Kenya Police FC), David Sakwa (Bandari FC), James Kinyanjui (KCB FC), Adam Wilson (The New Saints FC), William Lenkupae Wilson (Central Coast Mariners FC), Austin Odhiambo (Gor Mahia), Alpha Onyango (Gor Mahia)
Forwards
Moses Shumah (Kakamega Homeboyz FC), Beja Nyamawi (Bandari FC), Emmanuel Osoro (FC Talanta)
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