Coach McCarthy's magic rekindles Kenya's love for Harambee Stars
Twice in one week, the South African mastermind Benni McCarthy turned numerical disadvantage into tactical brilliance, guiding Harambee Stars through stormy waters...
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Under head coach Benni McCarthy's leadership, Kenya's Harambee Stars are on the verge of a historic Chan quarter-final place after a 1-0 victory over Africa's top-ranked nation Morocco, despite playing with 10 men. This follows a 1-1 draw against Angola, also with a numerical disadvantage.
- Kenya tops Group A with 7 points.
- President William Ruto promised each player Sh2.5 million for a win against Zambia, and a two-bedroom house from the affordable housing project if they win in the quarter-finals.
- The Confederation of African Football suspended ticket sales for the Zambia match due to an investigation into fans forcing entry at Kasarani Stadium.
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Harambee Stars Defeat Morocco 1-0 in CHAN Tournament Amid Fan Conduct Concerns - August 2025
Under head coach Benni McCarthy, Kenya's Harambee Stars secured a 1-0 victory over Morocco in the CHAN tournament, despite playing with 10 men. This win followed a 1-1 draw with Angola where the team also had a numerical disadvantage, and it puts them on the verge of a historic quarter-final place. Footballer Boniface Muchiri was overwhelmed by the historic turnout of 48,000 fans, which he said played a crucial role in the victory. However, Kenya is at risk of losing its hosting rights for the quarterfinals due to fan misconduct, with CAF warning of severe penalties. Consequently, the Kenya Fans Association is demanding ticketing transparency from CAF and FKF for the upcoming match against Zambia, citing past security breaches.
