hile the country has a rich footballing history and a passionate fan base, the Harambee Stars have faced difficulties in producing consistent results on the continental stage.
Kenya’s senior men’s football team, the Harambee Stars, has dropped two places in the latest FIFA rankings released on November 28th, 2024. Kenya now sits at 108th, as Tanzania climbs six spots to 106th, surpassing Kenya for the first time in recent years.
This improvement highlights Tanzania’s growing footballing strength and their increasing competition having recently qualified for the 2025 AFCON, which Kenya failed, while also their junior side beat Kenya to win the AFCON-CECAFA qualifiers. Uganda who have qualified for next year’s competition retain their top spot in East Africa, standing at position 88.
For Kenya, this drop in the rankings serves as a wake-up call. While the country has a rich footballing history and a passionate fan base, the Harambee Stars have faced difficulties in producing consistent results on the continental stage.
Here’s a look at how Kenya compares to its Cecafa neighbors in the latest rankings:
- Uganda – 88
- Tanzania – 106
- Kenya – 108
- Sudan – 113
- Rwanda – 124
- Burundi – 139
- Ethiopia – 146
- South Sudan – 170
- Djibouti – 191
- Somalia – 202