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Nowhere to hide as Firat's tactical ineptitude exposed in lethargic Harambee Stars show

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat during a training session at Police Sacco Stadium last month. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Harambee Stars' hopes of securing a historic victory against five-time African champions Cameroon were shattered on Friday evening, as tactical missteps from head coach Engin Firat led to a humiliating 4-1 defeat in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers.

The loss at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde exposed significant flaws in the Kenyan side's strategy and players' selection, raising questions about the team's direction as they seek to qualify for the tournament.

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