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Why McCarthy could bank on 20-year-old Manzur in his engine room against Angola

Harambee Stars Coach Benni McCarthy speaks on his midfield selection against DR Congo match in CHAN 2024 opener in Nairobi, on August  6, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] 

Kenya’s much-celebrated 1-0 against victory DR Congo in the 2024 African Nations Championship on Sunday did more than just secure three precious points.

The pledge by President William Ruto was honoured, with players, technical and coaching staff receiving a Sh42 million windfall.

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