Kenya faces Namibia in CAF Futsal AFCON 2026 Qualifiers first leg
By Joel Masibo, January 23, 2026Kenya’s national futsal team will be in action on Friday, January 23, 2026, when they take on Namibia in the first leg of the CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026 qualifiers.
The crucial encounter is scheduled to kick off at 8.00 pm local time at The Dome in Swakopmund, Namibia. The match marks the opening leg of the two-legged qualifier as both nations seek to secure a place in the continental tournament. Kenya will be aiming for a positive result away from home to boost their chances ahead of the return leg.
The team reported to camp and commenced training on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, ahead of the opening round of the qualification campaign. They arrived in Namibia on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Qualification pathway
Should Kenya overcome Namibia, they will face Libya in the second and final round of qualification. This stage will also be contested over two legs, with matches scheduled for February 3 or 4 and February 7 or 8, 2026.
Technical bench
James Omondi (Head Coach), Joseph Mbugi (Assistant Coach), Patrick Nyale (Goalkeeper Trainer), James Masese (Team Manager), Alfonce Onyango (Kit Manager), Evanson Ngugi ( Team Physio), Bruce Juma (Team Doctor), Suleiman Ngotho (Strength and Conditioning Coach),
Road to Morocco
The qualification campaign will be played over two rounds, with 18 teams competing for seven available slots at the continental finals. The seven qualified nations will join hosts and defending champions Morocco at the Total Energies CAF Futsal AFCON Morocco 2026.
Final squad
Mike Ochieng, Samwel Owiti, Anas Hamad, Shaban Mark, Kevin Omondi, Gift Mumo, Kelvin Odongo, Patrick Kaiser, Mohammed Hassan, Tony Kegode, Salim Abdullahi, Muthoni Newton, Lewis Ng’ang’a, Isaac Omweri,