Kenya vs Cameroon: Harambee Stars Seek Redemption in AFCON Qualifier Rematch

The Kenya national football team, the Harambee Stars, are set to face Cameroon in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier match on Monday, October 14, at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. This encounter comes just three days after Cameroon convincingly defeated Kenya 4-1 in Yaounde, Cameroon.

The match, scheduled to kick off at 4 PM Kenyan time, will see Kenya aiming to make amends for their previous loss. Coach Engin Firat is expected to make several changes to the lineup, with Byrne Omondi likely to replace Patrick Matasi in goal due to Matasi’s poor performance in the previous match. Assistant captain Joseph Okumu, who is recovering from an injury, may also start, potentially pushing Amos Nondi to the bench.

Cameroon, led by coach Marc Brys, are confident of another good performance despite acknowledging that Kenya could still pose a threat. The Indomitable Lions are likely to stick with a similar lineup, with Jean-Charles Castelletto replacing the injured Christopher Wooh.

The match will be available for viewing on various platforms, including Canal+ Sport 1 (DSTV Channel 723), BeIN SPORTS CONNECT, and BeIN Sports MAX 5. However, the national broadcaster KBC will not be televising the match due to lack of Free-To-Air rights.

Both teams are currently tied in Group Stage standings with 4 points each, making this match crucial for their qualification hopes. The pressure is high, especially for Kenya, as another loss would significantly damage their chances of qualifying for the 2025 AFCON).