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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
July 22, 2025
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CECAFA slams Kenya's last-minute withdrawal tournament
The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations raises its disappointment after Kenya’s Harambee Stars abruptly withdrew from the Four Nations Tournament just two days before kickoff...
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The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) expressed disappointment after Kenya's Harambee Stars withdrew from the Four Nations Tournament just two days before it began on July 21, 2025, in Arusha, Tanzania.
- Kenya had already arrived for the tournament and was set to play Tanzania in the opening match.
- Auka Gecheo, CECAFA Secretary General, stated the withdrawal was "unfair" given prior accommodations made for the team.
- The Football Kenya Federation cited concerns from head coach Benni McCarthy regarding unsuitable conditions for training and match play.
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