Harambee Stars Storm Past Seychelles 4–0 in World Cup Qualifier

By Tobbias Mutunga

The Common Pulse | September 2025

Match at a Glance

In a commanding performance at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Kenya outclassed Seychelles with a resounding 4–0 victory in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier – CAF Group F encounter. Goals flowed freely from Ryan Ogam (7′, 38′), Collins Sichenje (35′), and Michael Olunga (45+5′ penalty), sealing a dominant first-half showing.

Lineups & Tactical Setup

Harambee Stars (Kenya)

Coach Benni McCarthy fielded a lineup featuring:

Michael Olunga (captain)
Ryan Ogam
Collins Sichenje
Duke Abuya
Sylvester Owino, Lenkupae, among others,

Seychelles

Despite enduring a difficult qualification campaign with no points from seven matches, Seychelles took to the field with a youthful side led by coach Ralph Jean-Louis.

The Goals: Timeline

Minute	Event
7′	Ryan Ogam opens scoring (assist by Abuya) – 1–0
35′	Collins Sichenje converts – 2–0
38′	Ryan Ogam doubles tally – 3–0
45+5′	Michael Olunga dispatches a penalty – 4–0 at half-time

Significance

This result continues Kenya’s dominance over Seychelles, having now won all four head-to-head clashes, often by comfortable margins.
Both teams remain mathematically eliminated from World Cup qualification, but the win is a morale booster for Kenya after their recent 1–3 loss to Gambia.
Seychelles, fielding a notably young squad (including players under 17), struggle to build competitive momentum in Group F.

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