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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
March 24, 2026
2h ago
Benni McCarthy: Harambee Stars did not have to play Senegal
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has opened up about the circumstances behind Harambee Stars’ humiliating 8-0 defeat to Senegal in November 2025..
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Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy revealed that the team was not obligated to play Senegal in their November 2025 match, which resulted in an 8-0 defeat.
- The match was a late, forced change to the fixture list, with Senegal imposed as opponents unexpectedly.
- Harambee Stars fielded a young, inexperienced squad due to prior planning for different opponents, leading to inadequate preparation against the AFCON champions.
- McCarthy stated that the experience was a harsh lesson, altering his approach to squad selection and now focusing on building towards the 2027 AFCON.
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