Fans paint Kasarani red and white in Harambee Stars clash with Madagascar
The atmosphere at the Kasarani Stadium proved electric as Kenya took Madagascar head on in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinal fixture in Nairobi on Friday evening...
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The Harambee Stars faced Madagascar in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinal at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Friday evening, with fans painting the stadium red and white. Despite initial concerns about ticket availability, the stadium was largely full, and strict security measures were in place to prevent incidents.
- The Harambee Stars lost to Madagascar in a penalty shootout, ending their CHAN dreams.
- President Ruto had pledged Sh 2.5 Million per player for a victory.
- Fans arrived as early as 10 am, enduring thorough screenings and road closures.
- Security included policemen and the General Service Unit on horseback, with ticketless individuals stopped two kilometers from the stadium.
- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was among the dignitaries attending the match.
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The Harambee Stars faced Madagascar in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinal at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Friday evening, with fans painting the stadium red and white. The team was eliminated from the tournament after a 4-3 loss on post-match penalties to Madagascar at MISC Kasarani. During the match, Alphonce Omija scored for Kenya, but Fenohasina Gilles equalized from the spot for Madagascar, which led to the penalty shootout. In the quarterfinal match at the Moi International Sports Center, goalkeeper Byrne Omondi missed a crucial save. The defeat left fans at Kasarani Stadium devastated and heartbroken.
