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October 16, 2025
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McCarthy says Kenya has a long way to go after World Cup miss

McCarthy says Kenya has a long way to go after World Cup miss

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy believes Kenya must continue building and learning if they are to compete with Africa’s top football nations..

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Kenya's Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy stated that the nation has a long way to go to compete with Africa's top football nations after their 3-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in the final Group F match of the World Cup qualifiers, ending their 2026 World Cup dream.

  • Kenya finished fourth in Group F with 12 points, behind Gambia (13), Gabon (25), and winners Ivory Coast (26).
  • Head coach Benni McCarthy emphasized that the team is young and learning, and aims to build a competitive side for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
  • The loss to Ivory Coast confirmed the significant gap between Kenya and the continent's elite football nations, highlighting the need for continued development.

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