Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, has maintained its position at 108th in the latest FIFA world rankings released after the conclusion of November’s international break. The ranking follows a mixed bag of results during the month, with the Stars registering a 0-0 draw against South Sudan in the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers before securing stalemates against Zimbabwe and Namibia. Despite these performances, Kenya missed out on a spot in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). ##NAJAVA_MECA_8580177##This run of results has left Harambee Stars stagnant in 108th place globally and 26th in Africa, a position they are likely to hold until the next FIFA rankings update in March 2025, after the resumption of the Africa World Cup qualifiers. In East Africa, Tanzania has once again edged ahead of Kenya, climbing to 106th place after booking a ticket to the 2025 AFCON. CAF president Motsepe set to visit Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in CHAN pushUganda has been the region’s standout performer in the latest rankings, rising two spots to 88th thanks to impressive results in the AFCON qualifiers. Morocco, the host nation for the 2025 AFCON and a surprise FIFA World Cup semi-finalist, remains Africa’s top-ranked team at 14th globally. Senegal follows closely as the continent’s second-best team and 17th in the world. Kenya’s Group F rivals in the Africa World Cup qualifiers, Ivory Coast, are ranked 46th globally, while Gabon holds 84th place. The Gambia, also in Group F, is ranked 125th, 16 places below Kenya, while Burundi sits at 139th. Kenya U17 coach Salim Babu eyes revival after tough CECAFA startAt the bottom end of the rankings, Seychelles has experienced a sharp decline, dropping seven places to 201st. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8580019##Kenya will have another chance to improve its standing when the Africa World Cup qualifiers resume in March 2025. With tough competition from regional and continental rivals, Harambee Stars will need to deliver strong performances to rise in the FIFA rankings and solidify their presence on the international stage.
