Kenya vs Madagascar Rugby 2025: Kick-Off Time, Live Stream, Lineups & Score Predictions

Subheader: Match Overview Kenya vs Madagascar headlines Friday night’s African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) quarter-final in Nairobi. Kick-off is set for 19:00 EAT (16:00 UTC) inside the 48,000-seat Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. A place in the semi-finals—and a guaranteed top-four finish for the first time in either nation’s history—hangs in the balance. Subheader: Why the Fixture Matters • Kenya are unbeaten in 11 competitive outings under coach Engin Firat. • Madagascar have conceded just once in the tournament, knocking out Group B heavyweights Ghana on goal difference. • The winner meets either Algeria or DR Congo in the last four, bringing a potential route to the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup play-offs. Subheader: How to Watch & Stream • TV Kenya: KBC Channel 1, SuperSport Select 2 • TV Madagascar: TVM, Canal+ Sport Afrique • Global streaming: CAFOnline YouTube (geo-blocked in Kenya/Madagascar), ESPN+ in the United States • Nairobi fan zones: Uhuru Park, Jacaranda Grounds, Dandora Stadium, Utalii College Sports Grounds Subheader: Team News & Probable Line-ups Kenya (3-4-3): Patrick Matasi; Joseph Okumu, Johnstone Omurwa, David “Calabar” Owino; Erick “Marcelo” Ouma, Richard Odada, Kenneth Muguna, Abud Omar; Ayub Timbe, Michael Olunga (c), Benson Omala. Unavailable: Clarke Oduor (hamstring), Lawrence Juma (suspension). Madagascar (4-2-3-1): Melvin Adrien; Tobias Andrianantenaina, Jeremy Morel, Rija Rasoanaivo, Ange Andriamirado; Pascal Razafindranaivo, Marco Ilaimaharitra; Njiva Rakotoharimalala, Tokinantenaina Randriatsiferana, Luther Raheriharimanana; Carolus Andriamahitsinoro. Doubtful: Kazim Razak (ankle). Subheader: Manager Quotes “We must stay calm and trust our structure; history does not win matches,” warned Malagasy coach Romuald Félix after Thursday’s training session. Harambee Stars boss Engin Firat countered, “Kasarani is our fortress—if we press high from minute one, the crowd will carry us.” Subheader: Head-to-Head Snapshot • Meetings since 2019: Kenya 2 wins, Madagascar 1, Draws 1. • Goals: Kenya 4, Madagascar 3. • Last clash: Kenya 1-0 Madagascar, Cairo friendly, June 2023. Subheader: Key Battles to Watch 1. Michael Olunga vs Jeremy Morel – Olunga’s aerial power against the veteran centre-half’s positioning. 2. Richard Odada vs Marco Ilaimaharitra – two tireless No. 6s dictating tempo. 3. Erick Ouma’s overlapping runs against Njiva’s defensive tracking on the flank. Subheader: Form Guide (Last 5) Kenya: W-W-D-W-W Madagascar: D-W-W-L-D Subheader: Expert Prediction Momentum, home advantage and Olunga’s scoring streak tilt the scales toward Kenya, but Madagascar’s compact 4-2-3-1 makes them dangerous on the break. Expect a tense affair decided late: Kenya 2-1 Madagascar (AET). Subheader: Fast Facts for Searchers • Keyword clusters: “Kenya vs Madagascar live”, “CHAN quarter-final Nairobi”, “Harambee Stars match today”, “how to watch Kenya Madagascar”. • Trending query spikes: “Kenya Madagascar head-to-head”, “CHAN 2024 bracket”, “Olunga goals record”. • Hashtags to follow: #HarambeeStars, #Barea, #CHAN2024, #KenMad2025. Subheader: What’s Next? Semi-finals kick off on 26 August. Should Kenya advance, they remain in Kasarani; Madagascar would shift to Oran, Algeria, if victorious.