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AFCON: Why Harambee Stars are not walking alone in Egypt

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Harambee Stars fans cheer their team on against Taifa Stars at the 30th June Stadium in Egypt on Thursday. [Stafford Ondego]

Although Kenya’s national football team Harambee Stars have been blowing hot and cold in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, their fans have not.

Kenya lost 2-0 to Algeria in their opening game, but restored pride that had vanished with a memorable 3-2 victory over Tanzania in their second match in Group C.

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