Harambee Stars have climbed two places in the latest FIFA rankings to 109th position, continuing a steady upward trend following their June international friendly assignments against Lesotho in Pretoria, South Africa.

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Kenya finally found the response they needed as the Harambee stars played aside Lesotho 4-0 on Sunday in South Africa.

The latest movement marks another small but significant step in Kenya’s rebuilding journey under head coach Benni McCarthy, with the national team gaining momentum after a mixed start to 2026 that had previously seen them stagnate outside the top 110.

The Harambee Stars produced a much better performance after the disappointing 1-1 draw between the two sides three days earlier.

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That result initially saw Kenya lose ranking momentum , with their points standing at approximately 1181.14, reflecting a minor drop of around -1.09 points in the FIFA ranking system.

The 4-0 win was one of Harambee Stars' more convincing performances in recent months and signals gradual progress as the team builds toward upcoming competitive fixtures, including AFCON qualification campaigns

The victory earned Kenya a significant +3.93 ranking points, lifting Harambee Stars ' tally to approximately 1185.08 points.

The combined effect of the draw and the dominant win pushed Kenya up two places in the latest FIFA rankings, moving from 111th to 109th globally.

FIFA ranks the men's national football teams based on a variety of criteria, such as the strength of opponents and the significance of games played during a given time frame.

Generally speaking, nations that defeat more formidable opponents or whose victories have greater repercussions overall tend to rank higher.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke