Harambee Stars have been eliminated from the 2025 Mapinduzi Cup following a narrow defeat to hosts Zanzibar. In a closely contested match at Gombani Stadium, Zanzibar secured a 1-0 victory, propelling them to the tournament’s final.
Kenya entered the match needing only a draw to advance but faced a formidable challenge from the home side. The decisive moment came when Zanzibar capitalized on a defensive lapse to score the lone goal. Adding to Kenya’s woes, they were reduced to ten men following a red card, further hampering their efforts to equalize.
This result marks a setback for Harambee Stars, who had shown promise earlier in the tournament with a 2-0 win over Tanzania.
The team will now regroup and focus on preparations for upcoming competitions, including the African Nations Championship (CHAN) set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania later this year.
For a glimpse of the pre-match atmosphere and insights, you can watch the pre-match press conference here:
