Kenya delivered a commanding 5-0 thrashing of Seychelles in their CAF World Cup qualifier on September 9, 2025. The emphatic home victory provides a huge boost to Kenya's goal difference and confidence in the qualification group. Kenya were rampant from the start, scoring three goals in a blistering first-half display of attacking football. They added two more after the break against a demoralized Seychelles side that struggled to cope with the pace and power of the Kenyan forwards. This result is exactly what Kenya needed to assert their dominance in the group, while Seychelles are left to pick up the pieces after a heavy defeat. The Kenyan manager was thrilled with his team's ruthlessness and expressed hope that this performance sets the tone for the rest of the campaign. The Seychelles coach acknowledged the vast gulf in quality and admitted his team was simply outclassed. The starting XI for Kenya featured a dynamic front line that ran riot, with multiple players getting on the scoresheet.