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McCarthy admitted there was pressure heading into the clash, but praised his players for bouncing back strongly.
Deputy captain Aboud Omar has been suspended just a day before the fixture, a decision McCarthy said was necessary to preserve discipline within the s...
The coach highlighted the gulf in experience, noting that every Gambian outfield player is Europe-based, while Stars still field a mix of foreign and...
The Gambia coach downplayed the impact of altitude on his side’s performance, saying they deliberately managed training intensity and relied on their...
The Stars eventually found a breakthrough in the 81st minute when Ogam scored the first goal.
Anything less than three points would end their campaign with two rounds still to play.
Under his leadership, the Stars stunned eventual champions Morocco 1-0, edged past two-time winners DR Congo and Zambia with identical scorelines, and...
McCarthy said Kenya is closely monitoring emerging talents abroad and, while admitting World Cup qualification is slim with only four games left, stre...
Uganda will host the CHAN 2024 third-place playoff between Sudan and Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, on Friday evening, with kickoff se...
The 32-year-old midfielder also spoke about the possibility of making a return to the national team, saying, “When the time is right, then everything...
Speaking at a luncheon hosted by President William Ruto at State House after the team’s return, McCarthy said the fans made the players feel “untoucha...
However, the coach chose not to address queries surrounding Austine Odhiambo, who was joint top scorer during CHAN 2024 but missed out on the call-up.
McCarthy’s final squad features a mix of homegrown and foreign-based players, including debutant goalkeeper Job Ochieng and 13 members of the CHAN sem...
With nothing to separate the sides after 120 minutes, the game went to penalties. Kenya scored through Siraj Mohammed, Daniel Sakari, and Sylvester Ow...
Kenya heads into the tie unbeaten, having topped Group A with three wins and one draw, while Madagascar secured second place in Group B after late res...
Mirambo lauded McCarthy’s tactical adaptability and game management, especially in helping Kenya top Group A in what was dubbed the “group of death.”
For many, the frustrations are about more than just missing matches they reflect a deeper worry about Kenya’s ability to handle bigger tournaments.
Speaking ahead of the Zambia clash, head coach Benni McCarthy made it clear that his side is not content with merely reaching the knockout rounds.
Coach Benni McCarthy explained the significant squad rotation from the Angola game, saying it was driven by player fatigue.
Kenya heads into the fixture with four points from two matches, knowing that even a draw will secure them a place in the knockout stages of the 2024 A...
Tickets for Harambee Stars' final group-stage match against Zambia, set for August 17, go on sale today, Wednesday, via the CAF ticketing portal.
With both East African teams off to strong starts and fuelled by the promise of handsome rewards, CHAN 2024 is quickly shaping into a high-stakes purs...
Speaking after the historic victory at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, McCarthy revealed his surprise choice to deploy centre-back...
McCarthy singled out Austine Odhiambo for special praise, commending the midfielder for his poise under pressure.
Speaking from inside the pitch at Kasarani Stadium, Ruto shared a selfie video urging fans to be part of what he described as the continent’s biggest...
Bajaber is set to leave the national team camp to join Simba’s pre-season tour in Egypt after signing a two-year deal with the Tanzanian record champi...
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named his final 25-man squad for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with Kenya set to...
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has blamed substandard facilities for Kenya’s dramatic withdrawal from the CECAFA Four Nations Tournament, wh...
FKF confirmed that the team will return to Kenya immediately to resume preparations for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which K...
Benni McCarthy has reshuffled his CHAN 2024 squad after a lukewarm friendly showing, with Kenya also losing striker Emmanuel Osoro who has signed for...
