The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is fast approaching, and 25 teams will compete for the prestigious trophy. With the final two rounds of qualifiers underway, some teams have already secured their spots. Former champions like Algeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Egypt, and Senegal are already assured of their place in the tournament. Other teams like Angola and Burkina Faso have also qualified.
However, the situation is not as comfortable for Kenya, who are still fighting for a chance to qualify. Kenya currently sits third in Group J with 4 points. Cameroon is leading the group with 10 points, while Zimbabwe follows closely with 8 points. To stand a chance of qualifying, the Harambee Stars must win their last two matches and hope that other results go their way.
Kenya’s Last Hope: Two Crucial Matches
The Harambee Stars have arrived in South Africa for their final two qualifiers. They will face Zimbabwe on Friday, November 15, followed by Namibia on Tuesday, November 19. Both matches will be held at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. These games are must-wins for Kenya if they want to keep their AFCON 2025 hopes alive.
Kenya’s star striker and captain, Michael Olunga, comes into these qualifiers in excellent form. This is good news for coach Engin Firat, who will rely heavily on Olunga to lead the team. Olunga was on target during Kenya’s 4-1 away defeat to Cameroon in October. Unfortunately, he missed several key chances in the return match, which Kenya lost. However, his current form gives hope to the fans, and they will be expecting him to find the back of the net.
Kenya’s Path to AFCON 2025
For Kenya to qualify for AFCON 2025, they need to beat Zimbabwe and Namibia. At the same time, they will need to rely on favorable results from other matches in the group. Cameroon and Zimbabwe’s performance in their final games will play a big part in Kenya’s chances of progressing. While it’s a difficult path, Kenya is not out of the race yet.
The team will need more than just talent to succeed. Confidence and determination will be key in these crucial matches. Fans will be hoping that Olunga, alongside other key players, will rise to the occasion and deliver the wins needed to qualify.
Betting on Kenya’s AFCON Journey
As Kenya prepares for these vital matches, betting fans are already making their predictions. Will Kenya make it through and qualify for AFCON 2025? You can place your bets on the Harambee Stars on Bangbet, Kenya’s top sports betting platform. With Olunga in great form and the team determined to make it to AFCON, it’s bound to be an exciting and nail-biting finish to the qualifiers.
Remember, while betting is exciting, it’s also important to bet responsibly. Analyze the teams, players, and match conditions before placing your bets. Kenya has the potential to pull off an upset, but football can be unpredictable.