Kenya could be set for a renewal of rivalries with Tanzania as the two nations are on a collision course in the ongoing Africa Nations Championships (2024). Benni McCarthy's side currently sits second in Group A following resolute performances against the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola, where they secured a 1-0 win and 1-1 draw, respectively. Harambee Stars will face arguably their toughest test on Sunday, August 10, when they come up against Morocco, ranked number 1 in Africa in the latest FIFA ranking.
Many have tipped the Atlas Lions to top the group, although Kenya has exhibited solid performances since the tournament began. Should Kenya secure second place, the possibility of clashing with Tanzania, who have already qualified for the knockout stages as group winners, becomes all too real. Harambee Stars players appreciating fans after their match against Angola at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Photo Football Kenya Federation The Taifa Stars, being co-hosts of the tournament, have been in frightening form in the group stage, securing three wins from their first three games.
They kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso, followed it with a narrow 1-0 win against Mauritania, and capped off the group stage with a thrilling 2-1 win over Madagascar. These victories secured them a perfect nine points, confirming top spot in Group B, and leaving them waiting to learn their next opponents in the knockout stages. These victories secured them a perfect nine points and confirmed their top spot in Group B, making them the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals. As per the CHAN 2024 format, the top two teams from each group progress to the knockout rounds, where the matchups are as follows: the winner of Group A faces the second-place team from Group B, while the winner of Group B plays the second-place team from Group A. Similarly, the Group C winner will face the runner-up in Group D, while the winner of Group D will face the runner-up in Group C. Besides sport, Kenya and Tanzania have been embroiled in feuds, particularly on social media, for different reasons.
