Overview
Kenya is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the East and Central African (CECAFA) zone. The men's national team, known as the Harambee Stars, has played 709 recorded internationals since 1926, winning 268 of them (37.8%).
Kenya have played at 6 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Kenya 36th in Africa and 152nd in the world.
With about 57.5 million people and its capital in Nairobi, Kenya has produced 211 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Kenyan footballers
Victor WanyamaKenya · b. 1991
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Michael OlungaKenya · Kashiwa Reysol
McDonald MarigaKenya · A.C. Cuneo 1905 Olmo
Dennis OliechKenya · b. 1985
Robert Mambo MumbaKenya · b. 1978
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Ayub MasikaKenya · b. 1992
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Arnold OrigiKenya · b. 1983
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Johanna OmoloKenya · b. 1989
Joseph OkumuKenya · Stade de Reims
Erick OtienoKenya · b. 1996
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Mike OrigiKenya · b. 1967
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Titus MulamaKenya · b. 1980
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- Dennis Oliech
- Michael Olunga
- William Ouma
- Mike Okoth Origi
- Ryan Ogam
- Joe Masiga
- Musa Otieno
- John Baraza
Where Kenyan players play
9 active Kenyan players are currently at clubs outside Kenya. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Kenya
Main competitions: Kenyan Premier League, FKF Division One, Kenyan National Super League.
- Tusker F.C.founded 1970
- Gor Mahia F.C.founded 1968
- Sofapaka F.C.founded 2004
- A.F.C. Leopardsfounded 1964
- Mathare United F.C.founded 1994
- Bandari F.C.founded 1985
- Thika United F.C.founded 2000
- Nairobi City Starsfounded 2003
- Sony Sugar F.C.founded 1982
- Posta Rangers F.C.founded 1980
Where Kenyan footballers are born
4 Kenya internationals were born abroad, most often in United Kingdom (3), Spain (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Moi International Sports CentreNairobi
- Nyayo National StadiumNairobi
- Muhoroni StadiumMuhoroni
- Nairobi City StadiumNairobi
- Kipchoge Keino StadiumEldoret
- Mombasa Municipal StadiumMombasa
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Kenya. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Kenya national team?
Kenya are nicknamed the Harambee Stars.
How many times have Kenya won AFCON?
Kenya have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Kenya played at the World Cup?
No, Kenya have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Kenya?
In our match database, Dennis Oliech leads with 16 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Kenyan footballer?
By international recognition, Victor Wanyama is the best-known Kenyan footballer in our database, followed by Michael Olunga and McDonald Mariga.
What is the biggest stadium in Kenya?
Moi International Sports Centre is the largest football stadium in Kenya in our records, with a capacity of 60,000.