There's no looking back as McCarthy carries Kenya's hope
Kenya is hosting the eighth edition of Chan, where many are hopeful that coach Benni McCarthy will deliver yet another glittering diadem at home...
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Kenya is hosting the 8th African Nations Championship (Chan), with head coach Benni McCarthy leading the Harambee Stars into the quarterfinals on Friday against Madagascar at Kasarani Stadium. Despite historic expectations, McCarthy emphasizes player development and achieving success on their own merit.
- The Harambee Stars topped their Chan Pool A, known as the "Group of Death," by beating former champions Morocco and DR Congo both 1-0.
- Coach McCarthy, who left South Africa young to play and coach abroad, views his current role with the Kenyan national team as part of his personal and professional growth.
- He believes the success of the locally assembled Harambee Stars will inspire the next generation of football managers across Africa and overseas.
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Harambee Stars Reach CHAN Quarter-Final Against Madagascar at Kasarani - August 2025
Harambee Stars have defied expectations at the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) by progressing to the knockout stage on their debut. Initially written off as underdogs, the team's performance under coach Benni McCarthy has stunned competitors. East African nations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan have all qualified for the quarter-finals. For the Harambee Stars' quarter-final match against Madagascar, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved an 80 per cent stadium capacity at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The match is set for Friday, August 22, and police are warning of significant traffic disruptions on the Thika Superhighway due to roadblocks for the event.
