CHAN 2024: Harambee Stars make McCarthy proud after win over DR Congo
Kenya’s Harambee Stars lit up a packed Kasarani Stadium on Sunday night, clinching a historic 1-0 win over two-time CHAN winners DR Congo..
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The Kenya Harambee Stars secured a significant 1-0 victory over two-time African Nations Championship (CHAN) winners DR Congo at a packed Kasarani Stadium on Sunday night. This historic win, witnessed by President William Ruto and thousands of fans, marks Kenya's first-ever CHAN victory against Les Léopards, giving Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy a winning start.
- The sole goal was scored by Austin "Rolls Royce" Odhiambo just before halftime.
- Man of the Match was awarded to Alpha Onyango.
- The team earned a KSh 1 million bonus per player, as pledged by President Ruto.
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Harambee Stars Achieve Historic 1-0 Victory Over DR Congo in CHAN 2024 Opener - August 2025
The Kenya Harambee Stars secured a significant 1-0 victory over two-time African Nations Championship (CHAN) winners DR Congo at a packed Kasarani Stadium on Sunday night. This historic win, witnessed by President William Ruto and thousands of fans, marks Kenya's first-ever CHAN victory against Les Léopards, giving Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy a winning start. Political leaders across party lines joined thousands of Kenyans at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to cheer on the Harambee Stars, with fans arriving as early as 7 am. This victory was part of the opening fixtures of CHAN 2024, where host Kenya secured a narrow 1-0 win against DR Congo, while Morocco also started their campaign with a 2-0 win over Angola.
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