Football fans in Kenya can follow the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 through live radio commentary on Radio Citizen. The station is broadcasting key matches via their popular sports show, Karakana ya Soka, hosted by Mkalla Mwambodze. He provides updates and analysis straight from the venues in Morocco.
The tournament kicked off on December 21 with hosts Morocco beating Comoros 2-0 in Rabat. Action continues across several stadiums. Radio Citizen covers big games, including those involving East African teams or high-interest matchups.
A highlight for many Kenyan listeners comes today, December 22. South Africa’s Bafana Bafana face Angola in a Group B opener at Stade de Marrakech. Kickoff is at 7pm East African Time. Mkalla Mwambodze and the team bring live play-by-play. South Africa, with players like Ronwen Williams and Percy Tau, looks to start strong. Angola has threats of attack too.
Radio Citizen, part of Royal Media Services, reaches listeners nationwide on FM. Many tune in for sports coverage in Swahili. Karakana ya Soka is a go-to programme for football talk. During AFCON, it includes expert guests and fan call-ins.
This edition of AFCON runs until January 18, 2026. It’s held in winter to avoid clashing with club schedules. Morocco hosts for the second time. Favourites include Senegal, Egypt, and the hosts. No East African teams qualified this time, so fans support neighbours or star players.
For those without TV, radio offers a reliable way to stay updated. Commentary from Morocco adds excitement, with crowd noise and on-site reports. Tune to Radio Citizen for matches like today’s South Africa versus Angola game.
Other games get coverage too. The station picks highlights involving top teams or dramatic stories. Past AFCON broadcasts drew big audiences in Kenya. Football unites people here, and radio makes it accessible everywhere, even in rural areas.
Mkalla Mwambodze knows the game well. His style keeps listeners engaged with clear descriptions and opinions. Pre-match build-up starts early, with team news and predictions.
AFCON 2025 promises plenty of drama. Upsets happen often. Radio Citizen helps fans experience it live. Grab your radio or stream online if possible. The action from Morocco continues.
Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament goes on. Radio remains a favourite for many during big events like this.
