Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, has moved into the top 110 in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday 10 July.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe team now sits at position 109 globally, marking a two-place rise from June’s ranking.The slight but significant improvement follows an active period for the Stars, who recently played back-to-back international friendlies against Chad in Morocco.##NAJAVA_MECA_9012213##The matches have seemingly paid off in terms of global recognition.On the continental stage, Kenya is ranked 24th in Africa.Regionally, Harambee Stars are the third-highest ranked team in East Africa, trailing only Tanzania and Uganda, who continue to dominate the region’s standings.Inside three major match fixing scandals that rocked the 2024–25 FKFPL seasonThe June friendlies also saw South African legend Benni McCarthy register his first win as head coach of the Harambee Stars. Kenya edged Chad 2-1 in a hard-fought victory at the Stade de Marrakech. Debutant striker Emmanuel Osoro opened the scoring in the 18th minute before David Sakwa doubled the lead just before halftime. Chad pulled one back through Ali Mahamat Adam in the 60th minute, but Kenya held on to secure the win. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9012633##The first leg of the double-header had ended in a goalless draw.The improved ranking serves as a timely morale boost for McCarthy’s charges, who begin residential camp today, July 10, in preparation for next month’s African Nations Championship (CHAN).Kenya will open their campaign with a tricky test against DR Congo. Race for Gor Mahia hot seat closes as club eyes proven African coachThey will then take on Angola on Thursday, August 7, a historic match that marks the first time in over a decade that the Stars will play under floodlights at home, with kickoff set for 7:00pm.McCarthy’s side will then face Morocco in a much-anticipated clash on Sunday, August 10, from 3:00 pm, before wrapping up their group stage fixtures against Zambia on Sunday, August 17.Morocco (12th), Senegal (18th), and Egypt (34th) are currently the top-ranked African nations in the global FIFA standings.
