The friendlies thus provide important preparation ahead of their (Kenya) appearance in the upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers, as well as a potential inclusion in the COSAFA Cup.
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Which Channel is Streaming Lesotho vs Kenya International Friendly Live Today

Summary
Kenya, despite obtaining only a measly 111th rank in the latest FIFA standings, under coach Benni McCarthy, is a side constantly looking to build its stature amongst the African elites. These friendlies will thus be extremely important for them to assess new players, either Kenya-based or talents from abroad.
Coach McCarthy emphasised the need to gauge his squad depth and quality ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania, thus increasing the onus on the promising side to perform on their home turf.
The Kenyan team has been marred by significant injuries throughout their dismal 2026 World Cup Qualifying campaign, which subsequently led to their early exit. Thus, this buffer time is quintessential for building team cohesion and identifying marquee combinations as they shift their focus to achieving continental success on their home soil.
On the other hand, Lesotho national football team represents a small footballing nation from South Africa, but is defined by their strong will and grit rather than square kilometres under the sovereign. The nation has never qualified for the international FIFA World Cup or the regional AFCON finals, but their ambition harbours no boundaries.
The new head coach of the side, Leslie Notši, has been a revelation to his side's resilience, as he managed competent results in the AFCON qualifiers against much stronger sides, including South Africa, a country that subsets them geographically, inadvertently levelling the playing field.
Both teams treat this as a low-stakes but high-value preparation match where Kenya national football team aims to refine their competitive squad, keeping in mind their co-hosting duties, while Lesotho seeks growth and upsets against regional peers.
Where to Watch Lesotho vs Kenya Live – International Friendly
The game is apt for anticipation as both teams prepare for greener pastures in their journeys, while the viewers build their database ahead of the World Cup. Here are the Lesotho vs Kenya live streaming platforms:
| Country/Region | TV Broadcast | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | SuperSport (DStv) | DStv Stream App, beIN Sports App |
| Lesotho | SuperSport (DStv) | DStv Stream App |
| Australia | beIN Sports Australia | beIN Sports App |
| France | beIN Sports France | beIN Sports App |
| United States | - | ESPN+ |
| United Kingdom | - | FIFA+ (free) |
Where to Watch in Africa
Here's the list of channels for where to watch Lesotho vs Kenya in African countries:
| Country/Region | TV Broadcast | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | SuperSport (DStv) | DStv Stream App |
| Nigeria | SuperSport (DStv) | DStv Stream App |
| Rest of Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport (DStv) | DStv Stream App |
| Middle East & North Africa | beIN Sports MENA | beIN Sports App |
Lesotho vs Kenya – Match Details
Stadium Name- Lucas Moripe Stadium
Location- Atteridgeville, Pretoria (Tshwane), South Africa
Capacity- About 55,000
Primary Tenant- Mamelodi Sundowns FC
Surface- Natural Grass
Kickoff Time- Lesotho vs Kenya
Time Zone | Kickoff Time |
|---|---|
UTC | 13:00 |
EAT – Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania | 4:00 PM |
CAT – South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe | 3:00 PM |
WAT – Nigeria, Cameroon | 2:00 PM |
GMT – Ghana, Senegal, Gambia | 1:00 PM |
BST – United Kingdom | 2:00 PM |
CET – France, Germany, Italy | 3:00 PM |
GST – UAE, Oman | 5:00 PM |
ET – US East Coast | 9:00 AM |
Lesotho vs Kenya – Injuries & Unavailable Players
Coach Benni McCarthy acknowledged ahead of the June window that Kenya are without several top players:
Michael Olunga has to come back from injury, Jonah Ayunga, Daniel Anyembe, so we are missing so many top, top players that can come and strengthen this team even more than what it is.
Lesotho, however, comes to the match with a fully fit squad, ready to pose tough competition for a Kenyan side; it might be too much for their lesser-experienced regional rivals to take on with the fully fit squad.
Player | Injury / Reason | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
Michael Olunga | Pelvic injury; underwent corrective surgery in Paris (April 2, 2026) | September 2026 (AFCON qualifiers window – target return) Jonah |
Jonah Ayunga | Ruptured ACL in right knee vs Livingston (May 2026); went under surgery | Likely late 2026 / early 2027 (ACL recovery ~9–12 months) |
Eric Ouma | Lengthy injury; has not featured in competitive football for almost nine months as of June 2026 | Just re-integrating into training; June 2026 |
Daniel Anyembe | Injury-related unavailability; also missed March FIFA Series window | pre-AFCON qualifier window (September 2026 target) |
Amos Nondi | Recovering from recent injury; being slowly re-integrated into the squad | Re-integrating June 2026 |
Micah Obiero | Late withdrawal from squad – undisclosed | June 7 (second friendly) possible |
Byrne Omondi | Late withdrawal from squad – undisclosed | June 7 reassessment |
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