Harambee Stars fans are on course to fill up Nyayo Stadium for the Kenya vs Gabon World Cup qualifier following a positive ticketing update from Football Kenya Federation.
Kenyan fans appear determined to fill up Nyayo Stadium for Harambee Stars’ 2026 World Cup qualifier against Gabon on Sunday March 23.
Harambee Stars put in a gallant performance against The Gambia when they came back twice to rescue a 3-3 draw in coach Benni McCarthy’s first match in charge on Thursday and that result has given them confidence of a positive outcome in their fixture against The Panthers in Nairobi this weekend.
Supporters are also determined to add their voice and push the team going by the speed at which tickets are being bought for the crucial match in what will be a first competitive game for Harambee Stars on home soil since November 2021.
As per an update from Football Kenya Federation, Kenyan fans have snapped up 70 percent of the regular tickets, 50 percent VIP tickets sold while 40 percent VVIP tickets had been purchased by Friday morning.
Harambee Stars scored a last-minute goal to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw with The Gambia and after the stalemate, they have it all to do to claim a first-ever World Cup ticket.
It shows the interest the national team has generated from supporters and the numbers are likely to go up after the team’s second half performance against The Gambia in Abidjan on Thursday when the introduction of exciting talents like Mohammed Bajaber and William Lenkupae added a spark into the game.
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Nyayo Stadium was opened to fans last Sunday March 16, when Junior Starlets hosted Uganda in a Women’s U17 World Cup qualifier, and the renovated facility will play host to the Harambee Stars and Gabon match that will kick off at 4pm Kenyan time.
McCarthy has called on supporters to fill the 30,000-seater stadium and offer the team the much-needed push as they face a much bigger test this time given Gabon are full of quality and currently top the group with 12 points, six more than Kenya, with both sides having played five matches.
How and where to buy Kenya vs Gabon tickets
Tickets are still on sale via tikiti.co.ke as there will not be any tickets sold at the gate. Fans can also purchase tickets via short code *519*55#.
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The teen sensation hopes to catch the eye of coach Benni McCarthy ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifier against The Gambia on Thursday night.
How much will a ticket cost?
Harambee Stars supporters will pay Ksh10,000 for VVIP, Ksh1,000 VIP and Ksh300 for regular tickets while for those with vehicles, a Ksh300 fee will be charged for parking.
