Harambee Stars Held to a Draw by Gabon in World Cup Qualifier

Kenya’s national football team, the Harambee Stars, were forced to a 1-1 draw by Gabon in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier played in France. The match was a tale of two halves, with Kenya starting brightly and taking the lead through a well-executed goal by Masud Juma. However, Gabon responded strongly after the break, equalizing through a penalty kick after a handball in the box. Despite pushing for a late winner, the Stars were unable to break down a resolute Gabonese defense. The draw left Kenya with a difficult task in their qualifying group, needing near-perfect results in their remaining matches to have a realistic chance of progressing to the next round.