Ex-Gor Mahia Captain Kenneth Muguna on Why Representing Harambee Stars is ‘Always Special’

Former Gor Mahia captain and midfielder Kenneth Muguna has opened up about the unique pride and honour that comes with representing the Kenya national football team, Harambee Stars.

 Nearly eight years since his international debut in 2017, Muguna remains deeply connected to the experience of wearing the national colours, describing it as a feeling “like no other.”

Speaking on theDugout 254 YouTube Channel, Muguna, who currently plays for Botswana’s Township Rollers, reflected on what it means to represent Kenya at the highest level.

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 “It is a special feeling. It shows you are among the best in the country when selected at that particular moment,” he said. “I always feel like I am making my debut anytime I play for Kenya because you are representing the whole nation.” 

This sentiment highlights the pride and responsibility that come with national team selection, a feeling that transcends time and number of caps.

Muguna recalled his maiden appearance for Harambee Stars in a friendly against Mozambique in February 2017, under coach Stanley Okumbi. 

The match was part of the team’s preparations for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN), a tournament Kenya was originally set to host but ultimately did not. 

“I was 22 when I made my debut for Kenya… It was a very difficult game. I played for 75 minutes,” he said, emphasizing the challenge and significance of that moment in his career.

Beyond his international exploits, Muguna reflected on his club career and notable highlights. One of his biggest regrets was not winning the Kenyan Premier League with Gor Mahia before his move to Tanzanian side Azam FC.

 “Not winning the league with Gor Mahia the season before I left was my biggest regret. I wanted to cap it off with the icing of the cake, but it did not happen,” he admitted candidly.

Among his career highlights, Muguna singled out memorable moments such as playing for Kenya against African powerhouse Egypt, being named the 2016 Kenya Premier League Most Valuable Player (MVP), and even playing in a friendly against English Premier League club Everton while still a Gor Mahia player. 

These experiences have shaped him as both a player and an individual, underscoring the highs of his football journey.