- The Kenya vs DR Congo CHAN 2024 fixture will take place at the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday.
- According to the organizers, the Kenya vs DR Congo clash is sold out.
- The winner in the Kenya vs DR Congo match will have a higher chance of advancing to the quarter-final.
All roads will lead to the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, August 3, 2025 where the highly-anticipated Kenya vs DR Congo CHAN 2024 group A opener will take place.
The Harambee Stars of Kenya will be hoping to overcome a strong DR Congo side and start their CHAN campaign on a higher note.
Kenya, who are coached by Benni McCarthy, head into the game that is scheduled to kick-off at 15:00 EAT with improved confidence based on the performances that they registered in the friendly matches that they played in the build-up to the championship.
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Can Harambee Stars overcome former champions DR Congo?
Nonetheless, they will have to dig deep in order to stop DR Congo, who have won the CHAN trophy twice in the past.
The Leopards clinched their first title in 2009 before going to win it again in 2016 where they defeated Mali 3-0.
As for Kenya, who boast of many talented players, this is the first time that they are competing in CHAN.
The Harambee Stars were motivated earlier this week by President William Ruto, who promised to award them Ksh 600 million if they manage to beat the likes of DR Congo and go all the way to win the CHAN 2024 title.
Moreover, Ruto vowed to give each Harambee Stars player Ksh 1 million and Ksh 500 for every win and draw they register in the tournament.
Harambee Stars head coach happy with President Ruto’s support ahead of DR Congo clash
McCarthy told reporters during the press conference that was held on Saturday that the President’s move has psyched up Harambee Stars players ahead of the DR Congo showdown.
“The president’s visit has energized the team. His support, both moral and financial, is a big boost.
We have been fortunate to engage with him more than once, and we don’t want to disappoint him or Kenyans. Our goal is to bring joy to the country,” he explained.
Harambee Stars ace Abud Omar expects a tough tie against DR Congo
Meanwhile, Abud Omar, the Harambee Stars captain, revealed that he has had an opportunity to play against DR Congo in the past.
As stated by the Kenya Police FC defender, DR Congo are a very strong team who will cause them a lot of problems on Sunday.
“I have played with DR Congo three times. We played the first game in Machakos and then the next one we were in DRC. And the other one we played a friendly match in Spain. DRC has very good players. They are very strong.
So, I have experienced that and we take them very seriously because they are one of the teams that are supposed to win the cup. The favorites. So. I know it is going to be a very difficult game. We are prepared. We know tomorrow’s game is going to be very difficult but at the end of the day we are going to focus on us,” stated Omar.
A win for Kenya against DR Congo will move them a step closer to qualifying for the quarter-final in the championship that is being held in East Africa for the first time.
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