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McCarthy: Kenyans should show respect to Wanyama

Harambee Stars Victor Wanyama dribles ball past Comoros player during Group G match of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Kasarani stadium. [File, Standard]

“Please have some respect for Victor Wanyama. He’s a local icon and somebody who has put Kenya’s name higher on the global map.”

Those were the words of Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy to ever-demanding Kenyan football fans after Wanyama’s recent inclusion in the 25-man squad for the upcoming international friendly matches against Chad in Morocco on June 7 and June 10 sparked heavy criticism from a section of fans.

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