- Harambee Stars played well and put Chad in their friendly return match in Morocco on Tuesday, June 10
- Emmanuel Osoro and David Sakwa goals in the first period were enough
- Harambee Stars will continue preparations for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) expected to take place in August
Harambee Stars It defeated Chad 2-1 in their return match in Morocco and gave Benni McCarthy his first victory as Harambee Stars coach.
Source: UGC
How the match between Harambee Stars vs Chad was
In the sixth minute, the Kenyan star forced Chad’s goalkeeper to save well after the good work of William Lenkukua in the midfield.
Harambee Stars controlled the early stages, as in the first match, but struggled to create open positions.
Kenyan goalkeeper Faruk Shikhalo was not tested in the first quarter, with the Central African team struggling to surpass the Kenyan stronghold.
Kenya started scoring in the 17th minute through Emmanuel Osoro, who connected Ben Stanley Omondi’s throat.
It was a bad game after the Harambee Stars scored. However, Chad was slowly increasing in the game. Kenya dropped further as half went on, failing to restore the control they had previously set.
Chad approached the 40th minute following a Faulo kick, but they couldn’t surpass Shikhalo. William Lenkupae was about to add Kenya’s second goal in the first period, but Chad’s goalkeeper stood firm.
They didn’t have to wait for a long time in the second goal. Osoro goalkeeper found himself in the space of the space on the left. He put the ball right for David Sakwa, who made no mistake.
Source: UGC
Harambee Stars survived the second period against Chad
The second period started in a fashionable fashion, but it was Chad who took that step after the first controversial period. Tahir Zakaria Gardia dominated Mali at the beginning of the period but were in danger of being attacked.
Their resilience became fruitful in the 60th minute when Ali Mahamat Adam scored in a header combining Haroun Abakar Khamis.
Kenya struggled out of their half and they were hanging on some time just after the hour mark
Chad failed to maintain their speed after reducing the deficit. The McCarthy squad grew in the game and created gold spaces, but he couldn’t set them aside.
They blocked Chad in the second half and secured a big win for McCarthy, who now has his first victory as Harambee Stars coach after four matches.
What follows after the Harambee Stars victory?
Kenya may take a break before starting their Chan preparations, expected to be played in August. It was scheduled for earlier this year, but the CAF postponed it.
They will face Morocco, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia.
They will face the Seychelles and Gambia in the World Cup qualifying match.
John Obi Mikel supports McCarthy
Previously, TUKO.co.ke reported that the former link of Chelsea John Obi Mikel suggested McCarthy to succeed in the role of Harambee Stars.
The Super Eagles goalkeeper wanted South African to build a strong team and give young players a chance.
Mikel is one of the most decorated African footballers. He has Premier League medals, Champions League and Afcon.
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