Kenya national under-20 football team explained

Kenya U-20
Nickname:Harambee Stars
Association:Football Kenya Federation (FKF)
Confederation:CAF (Africa)
Sub-Confederation:CECAFA (Central & East Africa)
Home Stadium:Moi International Sports Centre
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U20wc Apps:None
Regional Name:U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
Regional Cup Apps:2
Regional Cup First:1979
Regional Cup Best:Round 1 (1979)

The Kenya national under-20 football team, nicknamed the Harambee Stars, represents Kenya in international youth football competitions. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior national team. The team competes in a variety of competitions, including the biennial FIFA U-20 World Cup and the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which is the top competitions for this age group.[1]

they also participate at the CECAFA U-20 Championship wich serves as a qualifier to the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations they won it twice in 1971 and 1999 and they have been Runners-up twice 1973 and 2019.[2]

Honours

Competitive record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record

FIFA U-20 World Cup record
YearRoundGPWD1LGSGA
1977Did not qualify
1979
1981
1983
1985
1987
1989
1991
1993
1995
1997
1999
2001
2003
2005
2007
2009
2011
2013
2015
2017
2019
2023
2025To be determined
Total0/23000000
1Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kenya U20. 18 September 2024.
  2. Web site: AFCON U-20 QUALIFIERSHosts Tanzania to face Kenya in Africa Cup of Nations U-20 CECAFA qualifiers. cecafaonline.com. 12 September 2024 . 18 September 2024.