The Kenya national football team has represented Kenya in international association football since 1926. The governing body of Kenyan football, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), was founded in 1946 and became a member of FIFA in 1960. The team participated in its first international match on 1 May 1926, drawing 1–1 with Uganda.
Bold | Played for the national team in the past year |
No. | Name | National career | Caps | Goals | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Musa Otieno | 1993–2009 | 90 | 9 | ||
2 | Jonathan Niva | 1965–1976 | 88 | 10 | ||
3 | Allan Thigo | 1969–1978 | 81 | 11 | ||
4 | John Nyawanga | 1965–1976 | 80 | 17 | ||
5 | Dennis Oliech | 2002–2015 | 76 | 34 | ||
6 | Robert Mambo Mumba | 2000–2009 | 72 | 13 | ||
7 | Titus Mulama | 2001–2012 | 71 | 8 | ||
8 | Francis Onyiso | 1996–2011 | 70 | 0 | ||
9 | Wilberforce Mulamba | 1978–1988 | 68 | 14 | ||
James Siang'a | 1963–1975 | 68 | 0 | |||
11 | William Ouma | 1965–1977 | 66 | 35 | ||
12 | Mahmoud Abbas | 1976–1989 | 65 | 0 | ||
Victor Wanyama | 2007–2020 | 65 | 8 | |||
14 | David Owino | 2012–2020 | 64 | 2 | ||
15 | Joe Kadenge | 1957–1970 | 63 | 25 | ||
Josephat Murila | 1979–1985 | 63 | 1 | |||
17 | Bobby Ogolla | 1977–1987 | 62 | 1 | ||
18 | Jockins Atudo | 2009–2018 | 60 | 6 | ||
19 | Sammy Omollo | 1991–2000 | 57 | 2 | ||
20 | Elly Adero | 1974–1984 | 56 | 6 | ||
21 | Duncan Ochieng | 1997–2013 | 55 | 0 | ||
22 | Aggrey Lukoye | 1975–1979 | 54 | 10 | ||
Sammy Onyango | 1983–1991 | 54 | 3 | |||
George Japhet Waweru | 1999–2007 | 54 | 0 | |||
25 | Ambrose Ayoyi | 1980–1988 | 53 | 13 | ||
26 | John Baraza | 2002–2011 | 52 | 21 | ||
Hussein Kheri | 1981–1987 | 52 | 3 | |||
28 | Daniel Anyanzwa | 1966–1973 | 51 | 1 | ||
29 | Livingstone Madegwa | 1964–1972 | 49 | 26 | ||
Henry Motego | 1987–1996 | 49 | 12 | |||
Allan Wanga | 2007–2018 | 49 | 12 | |||
32 | Tobias Ochola | 1987–1992 | 48 | 0 | ||
Mike Origi | 1990–2004 | 48 | 17 | |||
Michael Olunga | 2015– | 48 | 21 | |||
35 | Teddy Akumu | 2011– | 47 | 0 | ||
36 | Musa Mohammed | 2011– | 45 | 0 | ||
Eric Omondi Ongao | 1996–2001 | 45 | 6 | |||
38 | Tom Juma | 1995–2005 | 44 | 2 | ||
Mulinge Ndeto | 2003–2013 | 44 | 1 | |||
40 | Jared Ingutia | 1976–1985 | 43 | 7 | ||
Anthony Lwanga | 1990–1996 | 43 | 4 | |||
McDonald Mariga | 2003–2018 | 43 | 4 | |||
Mickey Weche | 1985–1992 | 43 | 4 | |||
44 | Aboud Omar | 2013– | 42 | 0 | ||
45 | Edgar Ochieng | 2003–2011 | 41 | 0 | ||
Mark Sirengo | 1999–2005 | 41 | 7 | |||
47 | Francis Kahata | 2012–2020 | 40 | 2 | ||
Clifton Miheso | 2012– | 40 | 7 | |||
Francis Odour | 1991–1999 | 40 | 6 | |||
James Situma | 2009–2016 | 40 | 2 | |||
51 | John Muiruri | 1998–2006 | 39 | 1 | ||
Adam Shaban | 2002–2007 | 39 | 0 | |||
53 | Abbas Magongo | 1985–1994 | 38 | 4 | ||
Anthony Mukabwa | 1964–1969 | 38 | 1 | |||
Austin Odour | 1986–1990 | 38 | 0 | |||
Arnold Origi | 2005–2020 | 38 | 0 | |||
Peter Otieno | 1980–1984 | 38 | 1 | |||
58 | Washington Muhanji | 1983–1992 | 37 | 0 | ||
David Ochieng | 2012– | 37 | 2 | |||
60 | Wycliffe Anyangu | 1987–1992 | 36 | 0 | ||
Ahmed Breik | 1964–1970 | 36 | 7 | |||
Eric Johana Omondi | 2015– | 36 | 4 | |||
63 | Brian Onyango | 2011–2020 | 35 | 3 | ||
Martin Ochieng | 1977–1985 | 35 | 2 | |||
Eric Ouma | 2016– | 35 | 0 | |||
Paul Were | 2010–2019 | 35 | 3 | |||
67 | Douglas Mutua | 1983–1992 | 34 | 3 | ||
Daniel Nicodemus | 1963–1972 | 34 | 17 | |||
Benedict Okoth | 1960–1970 | 34 | 0 | |||
70 | George Onyango | 1986–1990 | 33 | 3 | ||
Dennis Odhiambo | 2011–2019 | 33 | 1 | |||
Philip Opiyo | 2001–2004 | 33 | 0 | |||
73 | Ali Kajo | 1959–1969 | 32 | 26 | ||
Joe Okeyo | 1964–1969 | 32 | 1 | |||
Maurice Sunguti | 1997–2005 | 32 | 14 | |||
Sammy Taabu | 1981–1985 | 32 | 2 | |||
77 | Victor Onyango | 1998–2004 | 31 | 0 | ||
Peter Ouma | 1966–1973 | 31 | 6 | |||
79 | Joe Masiga | 1979–1985 | 30 | 6 | ||
Patrick Oboya | 2007–2012 | 30 | 2 | |||
Allan Odhiambo | 1990–1996 | 30 | 3 | |||
Samson Odore | 1969–1975 | 30 | 0 | |||
George Situma | 1961–1964 | 30 | 4 | |||
84 | Issa Kassim | 2000–2004 | 29 | 0 | ||
Nahashon Mahila | 1982–1986 | 29 | 4 | |||
Patrick Matasi | 2017–2019 | 29 | 0 | |||
Mike Mururi | 1997–2007 | 29 | 3 | |||
Pascal Ochieng | 2001–2012 | 29 | 3 | |||
Boniface Oluoch | 2010–2018 | 29 | 0 | |||
Johanna Omolo | 2011–2020 | 29 | 6 | |||
Peter Opiyo | 2009–2014 | 29 | 0 | |||
Benson Waga | 1971–1975 | 29 | 0 | |||
93 | Jackson Aluko | 1970–1975 | 28 | 1 | ||
Charles Ochieng | 1974–1980 | 28 | 11 | |||
95 | Osborne Monday | 2007–2017 | 27 | 1 | ||
George Owino | 2005–2010 | 27 | 1 | |||
Jesse Were | 2013–2019 | 27 | 0 | |||
98 | Elijah Lidonde | 1950–1961 | 26 | 33 | ||
Ayub Masika | 2012–2020 | 26 | 4 | |||
Anthony Mathenge | 2002–2009 | 26 | 2 | |||
Kenneth Muguna | 2017– | 26 | 2 | |||
Peter Oronge | 1957–1965 | 26 | 1 | |||
Charles Otieno | 1980–1989 | 26 | 1 | |||
Amrani Shiba | 1961–1964 | 26 | 0 | |||
105 | David Asibwa | 1965–1973 | 25 | 4 | ||
Peter Dawo | 1987–1990 | 25 | 2 | |||
John Njoroge Mwangi | 2007–2011 | 25 | 1 | |||
Kevin Ochieng | 2007–2012 | 25 | 2 | |||
109 | Daniel Agina | 1996–2003 | 24 | 0 | ||
Kevin Kimani | 2010– | 24 | 0 | |||
David Ochieng | 1986–1991 | 24 | 0 | |||
George Odhiambo | 2009–2017 | 24 | 1 | |||
Vitalis Owour | 1987–1992 | 24 | 1 | |||
Ali Sungura | 1962–1967 | 24 | 4 | |||
115 | Mike Baraza | 2004–2013 | 23 | 5 | ||
Edward Wamalwa | 1973–1977 | 23 | 0 | |||
James Ojiambo | 1973–1977 | 23 | 0 | |||
Nasir Omar | 1962–1969 | 23 | 0 | |||
Moses Wabwayi | 1965–1968 | 23 | 2 | |||
120 | Abdalla Ali Breik | 2003–2009 | 22 | 0 | ||
Munialo Opicho | 1952–1961 | 22 | 8 | |||
Julius Owino | 2004–2010 | 22 | 2 | |||
123 | Kadir Farah | 1968–1973 | 21 | 2 | ||
Vincent Kwarula | 1990–1997 | 21 | 1 | |||
Mohammed Magogo | 1973–1977 | 21 | 0 | |||
Bernard Otieno | 1990–1993 | 127 | Joseph Chanzu | 1978–1980 | 20 | 0 |
Anthony Kimani | 2008–2012 | 20 | 0 | |||
Charles Makunda | 1969–1972 | 20 | 0 | |||
Humphrey Mieno | 2010–2018 | 20 | 0 | |||
Binzi Mwakolo | 1975–1977 | 20 | 8 | |||
Daniel Odhiambo | 1975–1981 | 20 | 0 | |||
Joash Onyango | 2018– | 20 | 0 | |||
Jack Shikhulu | 1979–1983 | 20 | 7 |
The Ivory Coast national football team represents Ivory Coast in men's international football. Nicknamed the Elephants, the team is managed by the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF). The team has won the Africa Cup of Nations three times, in 1992, 2015 and 2024, and has qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times, in 2006, 2010, and 2014.
The Kenya men's national cricket team represents the Republic of Kenya in international cricket. Kenya is an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) which has Twenty20 International (T20I) status after the ICC granted T20I status to all its members.
The Zimbabwe national football team represents Zimbabwe in men's international football and is controlled by the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), formerly known as the Football Association of Rhodesia. The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals, but has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations five times. Zimbabwe has also won the COSAFA Cup a record six times. The team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Uganda national football team represents Uganda in association football and is controlled by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations.
The Kenya national football team, also known as the Harambee Stars represents Kenya in association football. It is controlled by the Football Kenya Federation, the governing body football in Kenya, and competes as a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA). It is colloquially known as Harambee Stars and plays its home games primarily at the Nyayo National Stadium in the capital, Nairobi.
The Mozambique national football team represents Mozambique in men's international football competitions and is controlled by the Mozambican Football Federation, the governing body for football in Mozambique. Mozambique have never qualified for a FIFA World Cup, but they have qualified for five Africa Cup of Nations in 1986, 1996, 1998, 2010, and most recently 2023, being eliminated in the first round in all five. In 1997, the Mozambique Football Federation became a founding member of COSAFA.
The Malawi national football team represents Malawi in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Malawi. Before 1966, it was known as the Nyasaland national football team.
The Eritrea national football team represents Eritrea in men's international football and it is controlled by the Eritrean National Football Federation (ENFF). It is nicknamed the Red Sea Boys. It has never qualified for the finals of the FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Asmara side Red Sea FC are the main supplier for the national team and the team represents both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF). Out of 211 national teams in the FIFA men's team world rankings, they are the only one that is unranked.
The Catalonia national football team is the official football team of Catalonia. It is organised by the Catalan Football Federation, founded in 1900. The team has been referred to by various names including Selecció Catalana, Selecció de Barcelona and the Catalan XI.
The Kenya national rugby union team, commonly known as the Simbas, is the country's national team managed by the Kenya Rugby Union. The team plays in red, green, and black jerseys with black or white shorts. The Simbas represent Kenya in the Africa Cup and various other tournaments across the continent. They currently rank 34 in the World Rugby Rankings and fourth in Africa. Kenya is yet to qualify for the Rugby World Cup.
The CECAFA Cup, formerly the Gossage Cup (1926–1966) and the East and Central African Senior Challenge Cup (1967–1971), is the oldest football tournament in Africa. It is organized by the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations
Victor Mugubi Wanyama is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club CF Montréal and the Kenya national team.
The South Sudan national football team represents South Sudan in international football and is controlled by the South Sudan Football Association, the governing body for football in South Sudan.
The Football Kenya Federation is the governing body of football in Kenya. The FKF organizes the Kenyan Premier League, the Kenyan Women's Premier League, FKF Division One, FKF Women Division One and Kenya national football teams. It is headed by Nick Mwendwa.
The Djibouti women's national football team represents the country in international competitions. Football is organised by the Djiboutian Football Federation, with women's football formally organised in the country in 2002, and a national team was later created.
The Kenya women's national football team represents Kenya in women's football and is controlled by the Football Kenya Federation.
The Rwanda women's national football team represents Rwanda in women's association football and is controlled by the Rwandese Association Football Federation. It had to date been scheduled to compete in one major tournament, the inaugural Women's Challenge Cup held in Zanzibar in October 2007, but the event was ultimately canceled. It has finally debuted in February 2014 against Kenya. The team is nicknamed The She-Amavubi.
The Kenya women's national under-20 football team represents Kenya at an under-20 level in women's football and is controlled by the Football Kenya Federation.
Michael Olunga Ogada is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Qatar Stars League club Al-Duhail and captains the Kenya national team.
The Scotland national amateur football team was the amateur representative team for Scotland at football. It was formed in 1926 and continued until 1974.