Harambee Stars fans demand tougher friendlies after Chad win

While Benni McCarthy was celebrating his first win as Harambee Stars coach in Morocco, former Afcon champions Senegal were proving to be the kings of the jungle against England..

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Kenya's Harambee Stars fans are demanding tougher international friendlies after their team secured a narrow **2-1** victory over Chad in Morocco under new coach Benni McCarthy. Fans argue that playing lower-ranked teams hampers development.

Kenya's last match against a higher-ranked opponent was against Qatar, who are ranked **55th** in the world.
Debutants Emmanuel Osoro and David Sakwa scored in the win over Chad.
Fans expressed their frustration on social media, with one stating, "Playing against a team ranked **177th** is an absolute joke."

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