Kenyans are reacting strongly after the Harambee Stars suffered a 3-1 loss to Gambia in a World Cup qualifier, despite earlier high expectations after their CHAN tournament performance. Fans are questioning coach Benni McCarthy's team selection, which favored foreign-based players over the locally-based CHAN squad members.

• Harambee Stars lost 3-1 to Gambia, who are ranked 14 places below Kenya.
• Coach Benni McCarthy defended his selection of foreign-based players, stating Kenya would have "lost 10-0" with only local players due to the higher quality of World Cup qualifier opponents.
• Gambia's goals came from players in top leagues: Yakuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion, EPL), Sheriff Sinyan (Romania), and Musa Barrow (Saudi Arabia, formerly Serie A).