Kenya urged to solve national team problems before Africa Cup — Nation Kenya

The editorial board of the Kenyan publication Nation Kenya has called on the Football Kenya Federation and the country's government to resolve problems in the Harambee Stars national team ahead of qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The editorial says that the team begins its qualifying campaign with a match against Eritrea.

Problems in the national team camp

According to the publication's assessment, the team's preparations are being complicated by players boycotting training sessions. The players complain about unpaid dues, low pay, food and training conditions. The editorial board noted that the Football Kenya Federation and the Ministry of Sports had been aware in advance of the qualifying cycle and the need to provide proper conditions for the team.

The publication also drew attention to the situation involving head coach Benni McCarthy. According to the editorial board, he has not received a work permit since his appointment in March last year, which is why he leaves the country after every campaign.

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Qualification for the 2027 tournament

Forty-eight national teams are taking part in qualification for the 36th Africa Cup of Nations, divided into 12 groups of four teams. Qualification will continue until March 2027, with 24 teams earning places at the tournament. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, which will jointly host the final stage of the competition, were included in qualifying to prepare for the tournament.

Harambee Stars are in Group D alongside Eritrea, South Africa and Guinea. The top two teams from each group will advance to the final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations.