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Kenya have never won a FIFA World Cup or Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa (CAF) · No major trophy yet

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Kenya's story so far

Kenya are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Kenya have appeared at the AFCON finals several times but have never advanced beyond the group stage. The Harambee Stars' best-known continental moment remains their 1972 debut, when they earned a draw with Cameroon.

Kenya at a glance

ConfederationAfrica (CAF)
Continental title trackedAfrica Cup of Nations
Best documented resultKenya have appeared at the AFCON finals several times but have never advanced beyond the group stage. The Harambee Stars' best-known continental moment remains their 1972 debut, when they earned a draw with Cameroon.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Kenya would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations — the top continental honor in the Africa (CAF) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Kenya ever won a major football trophy?

No. Kenya have never won a FIFA World Cup or the Africa Cup of Nations. Kenya have appeared at the AFCON finals several times but have never advanced beyond the group stage. The Harambee Stars' best-known continental moment remains their 1972 debut, when they earned a draw with Cameroon.

What is Kenya's best-ever tournament result?

Kenya have appeared at the AFCON finals several times but have never advanced beyond the group stage. The Harambee Stars' best-known continental moment remains their 1972 debut, when they earned a draw with Cameroon.

Which trophies could Kenya still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Kenya.

Which confederation does Kenya compete in?

Kenya competes in Africa (CAF). Its main continental championship is the Africa Cup of Nations.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10