- The Kenya vs Seychelles 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier is scheduled for 9 September 2025.
- Kick off is set for 4:00 PM EAT at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
- Both teams are no longer in contention for the 2026 World Cup and will be playing for pride and bragging rights.
The men’s national team, Harambee Stars, will be looking to bounce back from a 3-1 defeat to The Gambia last Friday when they take on Seychelles in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, September 9, at the Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani.
With three games remaining in Group F, Kenya is already out of contention for the global stage following their loss to the Scorpions which dropped them to fifth place on the table with six points.
They trail first-place Ivory Coast (19 points) by 13 points and second-place Gabon (18) by 12, placing them out of contention with only the top two places having a chance of progression.
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However, Benni McCarthy’s squad will be going all out in this encounter, not only to rebound but also to secure bragging rights for the fans who were disappointed against Gambia.
On the other hand, Seychelles, the underdogs, have yet to win a single match in all seven of their encounters, conceding 34 goals while scoring only two.
Their most recent match was against Gabon, where they suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat.
They will be equally determined to put points on the board and improve their ranking.
Here are all the details you need to know about this match:
Kenya vs Seychelles preview
What time does Kenya vs Seychelles kick off?
The Kenya vs Seychelles 2026 World Cup Qualifier is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, at 4:00 PM EAT at the Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani.
Kenya vs Seychelles tickets
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced a reduction in ticket prices for this match.
Gold ticket prices have been cut by 50 percent and will now retail at Ksh 500, down from Ksh 1,000.
Regular tickets are being sold for 300 shillings, Silver tickets for 500 shillings, while Gold, VIP, and VVIP tickets go for 1000, 2000, and 5000 shillings, respectively.
To purchase your ticket for this clash, visit: https://footballkenya.org/tickets/.
Kenya vs Seychelles team news
Neither side has announced any major changes or injuries in their squad.
However, Benni McCarthy might alter his formation and make adjustments from the previous match which saw a shaky defense that allowed Gambia to capitalize and the attacking lineup may also see changes.
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Kenya assistant coach Vasili Manousakis speaks ahead of the match
Speaking during a training session, Harambee Stars assistant coach Vasili Manousakis stated that the team has been working on the mistakes made against Gambia on Friday while also admitting that selection remains a challenge.
“We have done post-match analysis and reflected on ourselves. It’s less about what Gambia did and more about what we did right and where we fell short. The first half had moments that were not up to our standards, though there were some positive aspects overall.”
“We started the match with high intensity and thought we had Gambia on the back foot but individual errors like unnecessarily conceding corners cost us. We suffered from those set pieces and the players’ morale dropped. These are the areas we’ve addressed.”
“We have worked on ourselves and aim to maintain momentum from the kickoff against Seychelles, but selection remains a tough decision to ensure a strong start and dominate early.”
Harambee Stars vs The Pirates probable lineups
- Kenya: Bryne Omondi, Ronney Onyango, Sylvester Owino, Alphonse Omija, Aboud Omar, Manzur Okwaro, Alpha Onyango, Emmanuel Osoro, Boniface Muchiri, Duke Abuya, Michael Olunga.
- Seychelles: Carlos Simeon, Don Maxime Fanchette, Warren Mellie, Justin Elisha Riaz, Vince Fred, Alfie Walters, Henry Ravignia, Imra Raheriniaina, Dean Mothé, Brandon Labrosse, Samuel Okolie.
Kenya vs Seychelles form and head-to-head meetings
Kenya comes into this match with a strong record, having won four of their five matches in the CHAN 2024 tournament.
In their last six matches across all competitions, they have three wins, one draw, and two losses.
Meanwhile, the Pirates have failed to secure a victory in their previous matches, with one draw and five defeats.
Kenya 2026 World Cup Qualifying Form:
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All Competitions:
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Most Recent Encounter (September 5, 2025, vs Gambia): Lost 3-1
Seychelles 2026 World Cup Qualifying Form:
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Last Six in All Competitions:
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Most Recent Encounter (September 3, 2025, vs Gabon): Lost 4-0
Head-to-head record
The most recent encounter between the two was on November 20, 2023, when Kenya won 5-0 in the World Cup qualifiers. Since 2011, the teams have met three times, with Kenya winning all:
- Kenya 3–0 Seychelles – 2011 World Cup Qualifiers
- Kenya 4–0 Seychelles – 2011 World Cup Qualifiers
- Kenya 5–0 Seychelles – 2023 World Cup Qualifiers
Where to watch Kenya vs Seychelles
The match will kick off at 4:00 PM (East African Time) on Tuesday and will be broadcast live and free on KCB TV. Fans can also stream the match on FIFA+ TV.
Kenya vs Seychelles prediction
Kenya enters this match as the clear favorite. Eager to restore pride and please disappointed fans after Friday’s loss, they will settle for nothing less than a victory.
However, they must not underestimate Seychelles, who are also desperate for their first win and will be motivated to upset Kenya on their home ground.
This is expected to be an engaging match, with both sides creating opportunities.