Harambee Stars will be out to rewrite history by claiming their first-ever win over Cameroon when the two nations lock horns on Friday 11 October in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.The first time the two nations met was back in February 1972 when the Indomitable Lions emerged 2-1 winners with Johnathan Niva scoring the sole Harambee Stars goal from the penalty spot.##NAJAVA_MECA_8400970##Kenya and the five-time African champions have met eight times with Harambee Stars losing on four occasions and drawing in as many matches.The most recent meeting between the two nations was 14 years ago when Kenya were the hosts in a friendly but went on to lose 3-1 with James Situma finding the back of the net.Olunga revels in Harambee Stars’ 11 months unbeaten run ahead of Cameroon clashEngin Firat will be hoping for similar results back in the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers when Kenya drew both games against Cameroon but went on to finish last in their group.Kenya and Cameroon, both on four points, will be vying for the top spot in Group J with a win here after Zimbabwe surged to the summit with the 1-0 win over Namibia on Thursday.##NAJAVA_MECA_8400975##Harambee Stars have form on their side with the senior team failing to taste defeat since November 2023 when they lost to Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.Since losing to Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon have gone on a four-game unbeaten run.Victor Wanyama announces second child with actress partnerEngin Firat will be delighted to have his skipper Michael Olunga back alongside Daniel Anyembe, and Timothy ‘Babu’ Ouma who missed out in the opening qualifiers.Kenya will however need to be wary of Brentford’s Bryan Mbuemo, Hatayspor’s Vincent Aboubakar, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa from Napoli and Manchester United’s Andre Onana.##NAJAVA_MECA_8400980##The game is slated for a 7 PM (EAT) kick-off at the Stade Omnisport in Douala.
