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Why even Jose Mourinho can’t save struggling Harambee Stars

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Harambee Stars Boniface Muchiri and Hamari Traore (left) of Mali during 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers return match at the Nyayo National Stadium on October 10, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

National team, Harambee Stars’ 6-0 demolition on aggregate at the hands of Mali in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers has generated mixed reaction across the country.

Harambee Stars’ defensive frailties and poor goalkeeping were exposed by Mali in a Group E first leg encounter in Morocco where they shipped in five goals before losing 1-0 at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.

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