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Exhausted Benni McCarthy feels very fortunate

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy during Kenya vs Angola match at Kasarani Stadium on August 7, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

An exhausted Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy was extremely proud of his players’ commitment and grit after they battled to a dramatic 1-1 draw against Angola on Thursday in the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024).

Despite playing under the lights for more than 70 minutes with 10 men in their second Group A match at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Harambee Stars’ resilient display earned praise from the former Bafana Bafana man.

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