Kenya vs Seychelles: Harambee Stars Defender Sends Stirring Call to Fans

Collins Sichenje has shared a passionate plea with fans ahead of the Harambee Stars World Cup qualifier match against Seychelles.

Kenya will take on the Pirates on Tuesday, September 9, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, in their second leg of the qualifiers.

Harambee Stars thrashed Seychelles 5-0 in the first leg of the qualifiers, and they will be looking to continue from where they left off on Tuesday.

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After their 3-1 loss to The Gambia on Friday, some fans may feel discouraged, but Collins Sichenje has assured them of a stronger performance.

The Vojvodina defender admitted that they struggled a bit in their match against The Scorpions, noting that they have picked up the lessons and will be looking to play better against Seychelles.

Collins Sichenje urged fans to show up in large numbers, adding that their presence makes a difference and gives them the morale and energy to play well.

“I will just say, they should come to the field to support the team because we learn from our mistakes, and we are ready to fight on Tuesday and give everything,” Collins Sichenje said.

“The nation is bigger than everyone, so for the love of the country, I would like all the fans to come and support the team and give us more energy so we can finish the game in a good way and score the three points.”

Collins Sichenje, who started in the match against The Gambia, said the introductions of Manzur Owaro and Alpha Onyango after the break injected fresh energy into the team.

He noted that their impact lifted the players’ spirits and kept them pushing until the end, with Ryan Ogam’s 81st-minute consolation goal serving as proof of Harambee Stars’ fighting spirit despite the defeat.

“The most important thing in a game is to stay focused and follow the game, and when Manzur and Alpha came in, they brought some good energy,” he added.

With lessons learned from their defeat to The Gambia and a renewed sense of determination, Collins Sichenje and his teammates are banking on the roar of home support to push them past Seychelles.

For Harambee Stars, the message is clear, the fight goes on despite being eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and with the nation behind them, they believe victory is within reach.