Kenya’s national football team Harambee Stars ended their 33 year wait of beating Lesotho after trouncing the South African team 4-0 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium, South Africa on Sunday, June 7th, 2026.
Kenya grabbed their first win against Lesotho since Saturday, 24 April 1993, when Kenya ran out 3-0 winners, with the other three encounters ended in draws, including the most recent one on Thursday.
The result ensured Kenya finished the two-legged friendly series unbeaten, collecting four points from the two encounters.
Mohammed Bajaber and Lawrence Okoth had an afternoon to remember as their braces inspired Harambee Stars to the convincing victory.
In the absence of several senior players, the duo stepped up to ensure that Stars returned to winning ways, having laboured for a 1-1 draw against the same opponent last Thursday.
Harambee Stars head into the match as favourites, courtesy of their superior FIFA ranking. Kenya is currently ranked 111th in the world, while Lesotho sits 145th.
Lesotho frustrated Kenya in the first match, played on Thursday at the same venue, after coming from behind to force a 1-1 draw.
Gor Mahia defender Frank Odhiambo gave Kenya the lead in the 12th minute before Thabo Makhele equalised for Lesotho in the 70th minute.
Meanwhile, for the Crocodiles, the double-header friendly series serves as a vital scouting and tactical laboratory.
Lesotho Head coach Leslie Notsi and the technical bench are prioritizing defensive organization and the integration of fresh talent.
Lesotho are entering a crucial transition phase as they prepare for a monumental challenge in the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) group-stage qualifiers.
After battling past Seychelles with a 2-1 aggregate victory during the preliminary rounds, they have been drawn into a highly competitive Group A alongside powerhouse Morocco, Gabon, and Niger.
With group-stage fixtures kicking off this September, Lesotho faces an uphill battle to secure one of the top two qualifying spots from the group to reach the final 24-team tournament in East Africa.
