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Kenyans call for more after Chan debut victory

Austin Oduor celebrates after scoring against DR Congo during CHAN 2024 opener at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, on August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Kenyan football fans were overjoyed on Sunday night after Harambee Stars secured a dream start to their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign with a 1-0 victory over tournament heavyweights DR Congo at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

From the final whistle, the excitement spread across the country and onto social media, where proud Kenyans praised coach Benni McCarthy and his players for the brave and tactical performance.

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