Harambee Stars to resume International action against Burundi

The national football team, Harambee Stars is scheduled to play two friendlies against Burundi in March 2023.



According to Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the matches will be played in Nairobi on March 25 and 28.



This will be the first assignment for Turkish tactician Engin Firat who will be in charge of the national team after making a return to international football after FIFA suspension.



Football Kenya Federation (FKF) CEO Barry Otieno said the return of the team to action is a positive development for the country.



“Football is coming back from a very difficult period. We have missed big opportunities for both men and women. These friendlies are the first step in rebuilding the team and getting us ready for competitive international football,” Otieno said.



The national team players will enter camp on March 17 ahead of the two friendlies with Firat saying the friendlies will develop the team.



“It is important to keep the team engaged, to keep working so that we are able to play at a good level when we return,” Firat said.



Harambee Stars were last in action on November 15, 2021, when they beat neighbours Rwanda 2-1 at Nyayo National Stadium in a Group ‘E’ 2022 World Cup qualifier.



Kenya finished third in the pool to miss out on the final phase of the qualifiers.