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- The Harambee Stars vs Senegal FIFA international friendly match will be played at the Mardan Stadium in Turkey, on Tuesday,November 18.
- Kickoff is at 6.00 PM EAT.
The men’s national football team, the Harambee Stars, will test their mettle on Tuesday evening when they face former African Champions Senegal at the Mardan Stadium in Turkey in a thrilling FIFA International Friendly clash.
Harambee Stars enters this contest following another high-profile friendly last Friday where they fell 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea at the Emir Complex Stadium in Antalya after squandering several chances.
The decisive moment came just before halftime when forward Jose Miranda converted a spot-kick in the 44th minute after being fouled inside the box by Rooney Onyango.
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However, the outcome of these friendlies is not the primary concern for Kenya. These matches are part of a long-term strategy to assess the squad’s depth and integrate promising new talents as the nation prepares to co-host the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027 alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
Meanwhile, the Lions of Teranga arrive fresh from their own high-profile encounter against former World Cup champions Brazil last Saturday, November 15, at the Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in London where they ultimately lost 2-0.
Eighteen-year-old Chelsea-bound rising star Estevao Willian opened the scoring before Casemiro sealed the victory for the Brazilian side.
Senegal is using these fixtures to fine-tune their tactics and build team cohesion ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, scheduled for this December in Morocco.
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The Pap Thiaw-led squad will be eager to reclaim the title they first and last won in 2021 in Egypt. They have been drawn in Group D alongside Benin, DR Congo, and Botswana.
Kenya, on the other hand, did not qualify for the upcoming AFCON, having finished third in Group J behind Cameroon and Zimbabwe.
Here are the key details for the Kenya vs. Senegal FIFA international friendly match:
What time does Kenya vs Senegal match kick off?
Harambee Stars will host the Lions of Teranga on Tuesday, November 18, at the Mardan Stadium in Turkey, with kick-off set for 6:00 PM EAT.
Kenya vs Senegal team news
Coach Thiaw boasts a squad filled with world-renowned talent, including two-time African Player of the Year Sadio Mane, now with Al Nassr FC.
The roster also features Nicolas Jackson, on loan at Bayern Munich from Chelsea, alongside former Chelsea stalwarts Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly.
The squad’s quality runs deep with Tottenham Hotspur winger Pape Matar Sarr and PSG forward Ibrahima Mbaye also in the mix, as the nation aims to build formidable momentum for the continental tournament.
For his part, Benni McCarthy will use this match to evaluate team chemistry after his previous formation against Equatorial Guinea proved ineffective.
He has included several promising youngsters such as Aldrine Kibet of Celta Vigo, Baron Ochieng of Zamalek, Lawrence Okoth Juma and Job Ochieng of Real Sociedad.
Kibet made his debut off the bench in the last match, along with other players like Nairobi United’s impressive defender, Kevin Otiende. McCarthy is expected to rotate his squad and experiment with new tactics.
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Kenya vs Senegal Probable Lineups
- Harambee Stars: Bryne Omondi, Rooney Onyango, Alphonce Omija, Michael Kibwage, Sylvester Owino, Duke Abuya, Tedy Akumu, Ovella Ochieng, Sharrif Musa, Ryan Ogam, Jonah Ayunga.
- Senegal: Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Antoine Mendy, Ismail Jakobs, Moussa Niakhate, Pape Gueye, Sadio Mane, Pape Matar Sarr, Idrissa Gueye, Iliman Ndiaye, Ismaila Sarr.
Kenya vs Senegal head-to-head record and current form
These two nations have met five times since 1990, with Senegal dominating the record, having won four encounters, with one ending in a stalemate.
Their first meeting was at AFCON 1990, a goalless draw in the group stage.
They met again in the 1992 AFCON tournament, where Senegal secured a 3-0 victory on home soil.
Another 3-0 win for Senegal followed at AFCON 2004.
A 2012 international friendly also went Senegal’s way, 1-0, thanks to a goal from veteran striker Papiss Cisse.
The most recent clash was in the 2019 AFCON in Egypt, where Senegal triumphed 3-0 with a brace from Sadio Mane and a goal from Ismaila Sarr.
Kenya vs Senegal Previous Matches
- Senegal 0-0 Kenya (AFCON – March 3, 1990)
- Senegal 3-0 Kenya (AFCON – January 16, 1992)
- Kenya 0-3 Senegal (AFCON – January 30, 2004)
- Kenya 0-1 Senegal (Friendly – January 15, 2012)
- Kenya 0-3 Senegal (AFCON – July 1, 2019)
Current Form (All Competitions)
- Senegal: WWWWL
- Kenya: LWWLL
Kenya vs Senegal prediction and betting tips
Across the five meetings between these teams, Kenya have never scored against Senegal.
Only two of their matches have finished under 2.5 goals.
Senegal have won four of their last five matches, while Kenya have collected only two victories from their previous five, losing three.
Both teams have seen goals in most of their recent game.
With this insight, the match promises to be a compelling contest. Senegal, boasting a roster of experienced, high-caliber players, will certainly put Kenya to the test.
The Teranga Lions are the undeniable favorites to secure a victory, but McCarthy might spring a surprise with a defensive setup designed to hit them on the counter-attack.
Fans should undoubtedly expect a thrilling encounter on Tuesday.