Harambee Stars head coach Benedict Saul McCarthy has unveiled his starting eleven to face Madagascar in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

The highly anticipated clash is taking place this Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Kenya heads into the knockout stage on the back of a solid group stage campaign that saw them finish top of Group A with 10 points, one ahead of Morocco.

Madagascar, meanwhile, secured second place in Group B behind Tanzania, setting up this decisive clash in Nairobi.

Goalkeeper Bryne Omondi of Bandari FC starts between the posts, shielded by a defensive line of Abud Omar (Kenya Police), Mike Evans Kibwage (Tusker), Alphonce Omija (Gor Mahia), and Alphas Chris Onyango (Gor Mahia).

Midfield responsibilities will be shared by Bonface Muchiri (Ulinzi), Lewis Bandi (AFC Leopards), and Ryan Ogam (Tusker).

In attack, Kenya fields Manzur Suleiman (Gor Mahia), Stanley Okumbi Omondi (Gor Mahia), and forward Marvin Omondi (KCB).

The bench includes experienced names such as goalkeeper Shikalo Faruk (Bandari), striker Austin Odhiambo.

Madagascar, coached by Romuald Felix Rakotondrabe, has named Randimbisoa Lalaina Njaka of Elgeco Plus as captain. He will be supported by defenders Ranjanina Nicolas, Heriniaina Toky Randriamampionona, and Rantelina Elysee Randriamampisoa.

Their attack will be spearheaded by Fenohasina Gilles Razafimaro (Ajesaia) and Randroandria Andria Randriamarana (Fosa Juniors).

For Kenya, this match carries added significance as they play in front of a home crowd, hoping to extend their fairy-tale run.

The Stars’ charge has been fueled by striker Ryan Ogam, who netted decisive goals against Morocco and Zambia in the group stage.

Victory over Madagascar would see Kenya book a place in the CHAN semifinals, a milestone that would mark one of the country’s best continental tournament runs.

Kickoff at Kasarani is at 5:00 p.m. local time.