Kenyan football fans are in for a nostalgic treat after Harambee Stars Legends unveiled their squad for the highly anticipated showdown against Arsenal Legends, setting the stage for a thrilling reunion of some of the country’s greatest football icons.
Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama will lead the Kenyan side, which brings together celebrated names from different generations of Kenyan football.
The squad includes former Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga, legendary striker Dennis Oliech, Francis Kahata, John Bobby Ogola, Francis Onyiso, Jamal Mohammed, JJ Masiga and Mahmoud Abbas.
Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has been appointed head coach, adding another familiar face to the Kenyan football reunion.
The Kenyan legends will, however, face a formidable Arsenal side captained by Nigerian football icon Nwankwo Kanu, the former Gunners striker who made history as the first African player to feature for the North London club.
Arsenal’s star-studded contingent includes former captain Tony Adams, Robert Pirès, Ashley Cole, Gilberto Silva, Santi Cazorla, Theo Walcott, Bacary Sagna, Gervinho, Alex Song and Yaya Sanogo.
The encounter promises an interesting battle between two generations of football greatness, with Wanyama’s physical presence and Mariga’s midfield experience expected to provide an exciting challenge against the former Premier League stars.
When and where is the match?
The Legends Cup showdown is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium, with kick-off set for 7:00 PM.
Fans unable to attend the match will also have an opportunity to follow the action through a live SuperSport broadcast.
Beyond the fixture, Arsenal Legends are scheduled to conduct a football coaching clinic for young players at Crawford International School on November 14.
For Kenyan football lovers, this is more than an exhibition match. It is an opportunity to relive unforgettable memories and celebrate the players who helped shape the country’s football history.
The big question remains: Can Wanyama’s Kenyan legends silence Kanu’s Arsenal heroes on home soil?
