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Harambee Stars lose 2-1 to visiting Gabon at Nyayo Stadium

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Harambee Stars' Anthony Akumu reacts against Gabon during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, on March 23, 2025. Gabon won 2-1. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

This was not the results Kenyans were expecting.

It was meant to be different, but it wasn't. The 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier at Nyayo Stadium against Gabon was supposed to yield positive results for newcomer coach Benni McCarthy, but a 2-1 result is what was the outcome of the encounter.

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