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Where it went wrong for McCarthy's Harambee Stars

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy reacts during Kenya's 2026 World Cup qualifier match against The Gambia at Kasarani Stadium on September 5 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Harambee Stars’ dream of making a strong push for the now impossible 2026 World Cup qualification suffered a heavy blow yesterday after they were humbled 3-1 by The Gambia at Kasarani Stadium.

The result left fans shocked and disappointed, many questioning whether the national team is truly moving in the right direction.

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