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May 20, 2026
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McCarthy set for emotional South Africa reunion after AFCON Draw

McCarthy set for emotional South Africa reunion after AFCON Draw

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy is preparing for an emotional clash against his home country after Kenya was drawn with South Africa in the 2027 Afcon qualifiers...

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Kenya's national football team, Harambee Stars, will face South Africa in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, marking an emotional reunion for head coach Benni McCarthy with his home country.

  • Kenya has been drawn in Group D alongside South Africa, Guinea, and Eritrea.
  • Head Coach Benni McCarthy, South Africa's all-time leading scorer, will lead Kenya against his former nation.
  • Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are already co-hosting the 2027 AFCON tournament but will still participate in the qualifiers for one automatic spot.

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