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Kenya/Gabon: Kenya Lose to Gabon but Lots of Positives From Mccarthy's Early Days

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Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy insists the future is bright for the team despite Sunday's 2-1 loss to Gabon in their 2026 World Cup qualifier at Nyayo Stadium.

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Chiefs target scores two goals for Benni McCarthy's team

Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with the Kenyan goal machine Michael Olunga who plays for Al-Duhail in Qatar. The 30-year-old Amakhosi target is also producing the goods in international football under coach Benni McCarthy. MICHAEL OLUNGA DELIVERS FOR KENYA In what was McCarthy’s debut match for the Harambe Stars last Thursday, Olunga scored in the 3-3 draw against Gambia. The Kaizer Chiefs target found the net again as Kenya lost 2-1 to Gabon on…

11 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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Kenya/Gabon: Kenya Lose to Gabon but Lots of Positives From Mccarthy's Early Days

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy insists the future is bright for the team despite Sunday's 2-1 loss to Gabon in their 2026 World Cup qualifier at Nyayo Stadium.

12 days ago·South Africa

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McCarthy optimistic despite Kenya’s fourth place in Group F

Harambee Stars’ World Cup dream suffered a major setback after a 2-1 defeat to Gabon at a packed Nyayo Stadium, where former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice to silence the home crowd. Despite Michael Olunga’s late goal sparking hopes of a comeback, Kenya’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup now hang […]

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Revealed| Kenyans disgruntled with Benni McCarthy’s debut for Harambee Stars

Benni McCarthy is on a $62,000 per month salary as a coach for Kenya. To whom much is given, much is expected. To be on a $62,000 monthly salary as a head coach for a country that has never been good in football is something that ought to be analysed. The authorities of the Kenyan Football Association must be commended for the wonderful foresight to invest heavily in the national team coach. Football has reached a level where you have to invest …

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Double Propels Gabon Over Kenya in World Cup Qualifiers

In a thrilling World Cup qualifying match, Gabon's national football team secured a vital victory over Kenya, thanks to a remarkable performance by captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The striker netted both goals in Gabon's 2-0 win, significantly boosting their chances of advancing in the qualifiers. Aubameyang opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, displaying his trademark pace and precision. He doubled the lead in the 67th minute with a well-p…

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Benni Slams Referee After First Kenya Defeat

Benni McCarthy was not happy with the referee in Kenya‘s 2-1 defeat to Gabon on Sunday. The Harambee Stars lost their first game under McCarthy after playing to an exciting 3-3 draw with The Gambia in his first match in charge. ALSO READ: Benni Loses First Game In Kenya Benni Wants Kenya To Start Where They Left Off McCarthy admitted that Gabon’s quality made the difference, but also insisted the referee helped the visitors as “12th man”, while…

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