Harambee Stars players in training/ HANDOUTKenya vs Estonia (Fifa Series)
[Amahoro Stadium, Friday at 6 pm]
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The Harambee Stars step onto the Kigali turf with a point to prove as they square off against the Estonian national team in a Fifa Series showdown.
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It’s uncharted territory with the two nations meeting for the very first time.
Kenya sit higher in the global pecking order at 113th compared to Estonia’s 128th ranking.
Harambee Stars come into the tie off the back of an 8-0 hammering at the hands of the Senegal national team in an international friendly on November 18, 2025, a match which exposed glaring frailties.
That big loss came just before a narrow 1-0 slip against the Equatorial Guinea national team.
Estonia, meanwhile, arrive with a spring in their step after a spirited 4-2 victory over the Cyprus national team on November 18.
Under the watchful eye of Benni McCarthy, Kenya have assembled a squad brimming with intent, spearheaded by the lively Ryan Ogam.
With a place in the next round against either Rwanda or Grenada on the line, expect a contest played on edge.
Kenya may hold the edge on paper, but Estonia’s recent firepower suggests they won’t sit back and admire.
Prediction: Kenya 2-1 Estonia
England vs Uruguay (International Friendly)
[Wembley Stadium, Friday at 10:45 pm]
Friday night under the Wembley lights sets the stage for a classic transcontinental duel as England host Uruguay.
History leans ever so slightly in Uruguay’s favour, who have won five times from 11 meetings.
England have secured just three wins, with the other three ending in stalemates.
Their last meeting was during the 2014 Fifa World Cup, where Uruguay edged out the Three Lions 2-1 in a Group D match.
However, these fixtures rarely follow the script.
Thomas Tuchel has rung the changes, resting key pillars including Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice.
It’s a calculated gamble, an audition for the next wave.
Names like Jarrod Bowen, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Adam Wharton now find themselves under the spotlight, tasked with turning potential into authority.
Uruguay, as ever, will bring bite and balance.
Expect a high-octane, counter-punching approach, with Federico Valverde pulling the strings.
England’s defensive steel, six consecutive clean sheets, offers a reassuring backbone.
Even with a rotated side, discipline and structure remain their calling card.
Prediction: England 3-1 Uruguay
Shabana vs Murang’a Seal
[Gusii Stadium, Sunday at 2 pm]
It’s a high-stakes domestic tussle as Shabana FC host Murang'a Seal in a clash dripping with intrigue.
Shabana, sitting fourth, arrive wounded after three straight defeats.
Their most recent outing was a narrow 2-1 loss to league heavyweights Gor Mahia.
Murang’a Seal, by contrast, have been one of the season’s most compelling stories.
Though they come into this fixture on the back of consecutive draws, their resilience and organisation have made them a tough nut to crack.
History tilts in Shabana’s favour.
The Glamour Boys have won three of the last five meetings, with Seal managing just one victory.
Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 stalemate at St Sebastian Park.
For the hosts, much will rest on the shoulders of shot-stopper Stephen Otieno and attacking talisman Brian Michira.
Seal, meanwhile, will look to their red-hot skipper Joe Waithira, whose 15-goal haul has lit up their campaign.
Backed by a vocal Gusii crowd, Shabana will fancy their chances, but Seal’s grit suggests this will be anything but straightforward.
Prediction: Shabana 1-1 Murang’a Seal
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