The Football Kenya Federation has issued a scam alert to fans ahead of the Harambee Stars' crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying return leg against South Africa. The federation directed fans to a single verified platform, tickets.footballkenya.org, for all ticket purchases. This move aims to prevent fake ticket schemes targeting supporters. The second leg is set for Tuesday, November 17, at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
FKF has priced regular tickets at KSh 500 and VIP tickets at KSh 2,000. Supporters are advised to visit the official site, select their preferred category, and avoid third-party sellers or unofficial channels. The warning comes after an entertaining first leg in Johannesburg on Friday, November 13, where Kenya earned a 2-2 draw at Orlando Stadium. This result marked the first time South Africa had dropped points under coach Pitso Mosimane.
The first leg saw Amos Wanjala's own goal hand the hosts an early advantage, but captain Michael Olunga equalised from the penalty spot just before the break. Relebohile Mofokeng restored the South African lead in the 77th minute, only for Ryan Ogam to strike in stoppage time and secure a share of the points for Kenya. The result added extra drama to an already intriguing tie.
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy, who takes his side into the return fixture, is South Africa's all-time leading goalscorer, giving the tie a compelling personal subplot. In Group D, South Africa sit top on seven points, one clear of Guinea. Kenya have already secured their place at the 2027 AFCON finals as co-hosts alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
The return leg is far more consequential for Bafana Bafana, who need a positive result to consolidate their qualification bid. For Harambee Stars, the fixture offers a valuable opportunity to build momentum ahead of hosting the continental showpiece, which runs from 19 June to 17 July 2027.
There have been concerns about Benni McCarthy's claim that his Harambee Stars coaching staff have not been paid for their work with Kenya's national team. McCarthy warned that FIFA and CAF could intervene if the outstanding dues are not settled. Despite the dispute, he said he remains focused on improving Kenyan football.
The match is set to kick off at 7pm East African Time (16:00 GMT) on Tuesday, November 17. Fans are urged to be cautious of suspicious links circulating online and to only purchase tickets through the official website. The FKF's scam alert aims to protect supporters from fake ticket schemes and ensure a smooth ticketing process for the highly anticipated match.
Key points
- FKF warns fans against ticket scams for the Harambee Stars' Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying return leg against South Africa.
- The second leg is set for Tuesday, November 17, at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm East African Time (16:00 GMT).
- Benni McCarthy's coaching staff have not been paid for their work with Kenya's national team, according to McCarthy.
