Kenya Police midfielder Kenneth Muguna has expressed confidence in the Harambee Stars’ ability to perform strongly in the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), despite being drawn into a tough group.Muguna stated that the team is not afraid of any of its opponents and is determined to make the nation proud.Muguna’s comments came during the draw for the tournament, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) ahead of the competition, which will take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in August 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_8636261##Kenya was placed in what has been described as a “group of death,” alongside top footballing nations Morocco, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia in Pool A.The draw was conducted by football legends MacDonald Mariga from Kenya, who is also the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) deputy president, Tanzania’s Mrisho Ngasa, and Uganda’s Hassan Wasswa.Mariga remarked on Kenya’s challenging group, acknowledging that the teams in Pool A are some of the strongest in African football. However, he emphasized that the Harambee Stars are ready to face the challenge head-on.Muguna, who has been a regular in the national team, disagreed with the label of a “group of death,” asserting that Kenya is ready to compete against any opponent. “We are looking forward to meeting any country that comes by, and the opponents in the group are good to us players because it gives us a chance to taste our level,” he said.Why Ghost Mulee wants Francis Kimanzi to lead Harambee Stars CHAN finalsThe midfielder also showed strong support for the national team’s technical bench, led by former Mathare United coach Francis Kimanzi.Muguna, who won the FKF Premier League title with Gor Mahia, believes that the coaching staff can prepare the team to the highest level and even lead them to victory in the tournament.“For me, this is not a new technical bench, most of them have been there. For us players, we have been there too. It is just a matter of preparation, and with the right effort, we can go as far as possible—and maybe win the trophy,” he added.Exclusive: Mara Sugar suspend head coach ahead of clash with MathareMuguna also welcomed the postponement of the tournament from February to August, seeing it as an opportunity for better preparation.“I think the postponement is positive as it gives us enough room to prepare, and by August, we will be ready,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8638453##The former Azam midfielder, who also previously turned out for Western Stima, expressed his desire to represent Kenya on the continental stage and lead the team to its first major continental silverware.“My goal now is with Police, since we are still playing in the league. If God willing, I get selected, I will be ready to represent the country in CHAN—not only to represent but to ensure that the fans are proud of their national team,” Muguna concluded.🗣️ Kenneth Muguna’s reaction to #HarambeeStars group in the #TotalEnergiesCHAN2024 draw pic.twitter.com/taIB8mJRQ8— Harambee Stars (@Harambee__Stars) January 15, 2025
