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Engin Firat: Simple things look difficult in Kenya!

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Harambee Stars Coach Engin Firat during a press conference. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

For Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat, things which look so simple can be very difficult in Kenya.

This was the Turkish tactician's views after Harambee Stars were frustrated to a 1-1 draw by lowly-ranked Burundi in their Group F match of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers played in Lilongwe, Malawi on Friday.

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