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Michael Kibwage (Right) of Kenya Harambee Stars and Happy Nsiku of Zambia Chipolopolo in action during their Chan 2024 CHAN Tournament match at Kasarani Stadium on August 17, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]
President William Ruto has praised Kenya's Harambee Stars for their historic run to the quarter-finals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after topping Group A with a 1-0 win over Zambia on Sunday at Kasarani Stadium.
In a celebratory statement shortly after the match, the President lauded the team's resilience and ability to defy the odds.
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