- Michael Olunga wishes for large crowds of Kenyan supporters to attend as Harambee Stars takes on Gabon on Sunday, March 23rd.
- Kenya enters the match following a thrilling 3-3 tie with Gambia on Thursday, courtesy of an equalizer at the death.
- The Harambee Stars' most recent home match was in 2021 when they faced Rwanda, and now they require the backing of their supporters to secure a victory over Gabon.
Michael Olunga has penned a message for the supporters before Harambee Stars face off against Gabon on Sunday in the World Cup qualifiers.
After the Kenyan squad arrived back home following a thrilling 3-3 tie against Gambia in Ivory Coast, Olunga made his comments.
What message did Olunga convey to Kenyans?
Kenya nearly lost their match against Gambia, but William Lenkupae netted an equalizer at the very end, securing a tough draw for Harambee Stars.
Olunga netted the opening goal with a penalty, which was subsequently matched by Mohammed Bajaber’s remarkable shot. In between Musa Barrow’s pair of goals, Yankuba Minteh found the back of the net.
Kenya’s prospects were not bright as they remained in fourth place in Group F with just six points, placing them six points behind their upcoming Sunday rivals. Consequently, they must secure victories in their remaining matches if they hope to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
"The squad battled valiantly, demonstrating resilience as they clawed back from being two goals behind and continued to fight till the very end for an equalizer," stated Olunga according to FKF.
Gather in force to cheer for the team. This matters greatly as we are hosting our games here after four long years away. Rest assured, we will represent ourselves admirably.
Kenya suffered defeat at the hands of Gabon in the initial match, and the supporters might turn into an obstacle for the squad coached by experienced forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Is Kenya able to defeat Gabon?
The Harambee Stars performed impressively in the opening period against The Gambia but fell short due to errors committed.
Goalkeeper Ian Otieno conceded a penalty but managed to save it, whereas Olunga failed to convert a free header.
Benni McCarthy wasn't satisfied with certain aspects of his team's performance, yet he appreciated their fighting spirit.
"Highly stressed and not pleased. However, for those who remained impartial, it was quite an engaging match with numerous goals, which isn’t typically seen during World Cup qualifying rounds," McCarthy stated according to FKF.
The optimism I witnessed makes me believe that we can surpass what we achieved today. Facing Gabon will be challenging, yet we will have the backing of all Kenyans."
In 2021, Kenya's most recent match on their home turf was against Rwanda for the World Cup qualifiers. Due to the absence of a FIFA-approved stadium, these games were held elsewhere.
For example, Kenya participated in three matches hosted elsewhere as home games during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The team hopes that backing from supporters will aid them in securing their second victory.
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