Kenya vs South Africa: FKF Warns Fans Against Ticket Scams Ahead of Nairobi Match

The Football Kenya Federation issued a scam alert naming one official website where fans can buy tickets for the Harambee Stars clash with South AfricaFKF set ticket prices at KSh 500 for regular seats and KSh 2,000 for VIP as it urged fans to ignore suspicious links circulating onlineThe second leg at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday, November 17 carries huge stakes for South Africa after Kenya held Bafana Bafana to a 2-2 draw in JohannesburgSearch option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner 😉

The Football Kenya Federation has raised the alarm over fake ticket schemes targeting supporters ahead of Harambee Stars' crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying return leg against South Africa, directing fans to a single verified platform for all purchases.

FKF warned fans from falling for fake tickets for the upcoming Kenya vs South Africa match. Photo: Harambee Stars. Source: FacebookIn a scam alert posted across the Harambee Stars official social media pages, FKF confirmed that tickets are available exclusively through tickets.footballkenya.org.

The federation explicitly warned fans not to trust links circulating through unverified social media accounts or WhatsApp groups, cautioning that scammers are actively targeting supporters keen to attend the match.

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For those looking to attend, FKF has priced regular tickets at KSh 500 and VIP tickets at KSh 2,000.

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Supporters are advised to visit the official site, select their preferred category, and steer clear of any third-party sellers or unofficial channels.

The second leg is set for Tuesday, November 17, at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm East African Time (16:00 GMT).

The warning comes on the back of an entertaining first leg in Johannesburg on Friday, November 13, where Kenya came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw at Orlando Stadium.

Amos Wanjala's own goal handed the hosts an early advantage, but captain Michael Olunga equalised from the penalty spot just before the break.

Relebohile Mofokeng restored the South African lead in the 77th minute, only for Ryan Ogam to strike in stoppage time and secure a share of the points for Kenya.

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The result marked the first time South Africa had dropped points under coach Pitso Mosimane, adding extra drama to an already intriguing tie.

Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy, who takes his side into the return fixture, is South Africa's all-time leading goalscorer, giving the tie a compelling personal subplot.

In Group D, South Africa sit top on seven points, one clear of Guinea. Kenya have already secured their place at the 2027 AFCON finals as co-hosts alongside Uganda and Tanzania, meaning only one additional team from the group can qualify.

The return leg is therefore far more consequential for Bafana Bafana, who need a positive result to consolidate their qualification bid.

For Harambee Stars, the fixture offers a valuable opportunity to build momentum ahead of hosting the continental showpiece, which runs from 19 June to 17 July 2027.

TUKO.co.ke also highlighted facts about Benni McCarthy’s claim that his Harambee Stars coaching staff have not been paid for their work with Kenya’s national team.

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He said the players received their allowances after pressure mounted, but the technical staff did not.

McCarthy warned that FIFA and CAF could intervene if the outstanding dues are not settled.

Despite the dispute, he said he remains focused on improving Kenyan football.

DanVictor Munene (Entertainment editor) Danvictor is a journalist accredited by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), currently covering entertainment news at Tuko.co.ke. He began his career at The Star Kenya, where he extensively covered the 2024 Gen-Z led anti-government protests. He has work experience in political news, current affairs, social media management, and audience engagement. You can reach him at danvictor.munene@tuko.co.ke to share your story.