Kenya suffered a 1-3 home defeat to Gambia in a crucial FIFA World Cup CAF qualification match played on September 5, 2025. The result dealt a significant blow to Kenya's hopes of reaching the 2026 tournament, as Gambia's clinical finishing on the road secured a vital three points. The match saw Gambia take an early lead, with Kenya struggling to find a consistent response despite pulling a goal back. The visitors sealed the victory with two second-half strikes, capitalizing on defensive errors to secure a commanding head-to-head result. This win propelled Gambia up the group table, while leaving Kenya with a mountain to climb in the subsequent qualification fixtures. Post-match, the Kenyan manager lamented his side's defensive lapses, while the Gambian coach praised his team's resilience and execution on the counter-attack.