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Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat talks to Anthony Akumu in a training session. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

If there was a time national football team Harambee Stars needed their fans behind them, this is that time.

For midfielder Anthony Akumu, he has not lost hope on qualifying for the Afcon 2025, and prays that their fans won't lose theirs too.

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