- Harambee Stars players were left sad after being removed from CHAN 2024 by Madagascar
- Benni McCarthy’s youngs
- The sad result came back to Kenya to go unbeaten in their group stage campaign
Players of Harambee Stars They were not comforted after the full -time whistle spread at Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani, on Friday evening.
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The team had just come out of the African Nations (CHAN) and Madagascar Championship for penalties after the match.
How Kenya failed by Madagascar
Alphonce Omija scored the first goal in the 48th minute with a header with Boniface Muchiri.
A few minutes later, Ryan Ogam thought he had scored in the second game, but the referee denied his goal after sentenced Ben Stanely for misrepresenting Malagasy player during preparation.
Madagascar’s patience eventually became fruitful after Lewis Bandi found the ball into the danger zone, giving Fenohasina Razafimaro a chance to equalize the game from the shoot.
Harambee Stars had a better chance of scoring another goal, but Madagascar’s defense stood firm, forcing the game to be extended overtime and subsequent penalty shootouts.
Kenya vs Madagascar penalty shootouts
Kenyan goalkeeper, Bryne Omondi, gave his team an early advantage after saving the Heriniaina Randrianirina penalty.
The benefit, however, was erased after Michael Kibwage’s efforts were saved before Alphonce Omija missed the final kick and gave Madagascar victory.
Omija wept while captain Aboud Omar and his colleague of Gor MahiaSylvester Owino, running for comfort.
Kenya vs Madagascar: Harambee Stars players will be in tears after the removal of CHAN
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Harambee Stars players are confused after being removed Chan
Some players are left in the middle ranks with their dreams of lifting the CHAN Cup in home ground.
The stadium, which was blowing all night, was quiet as fans and players struggled to agree with what happened.
Madagascar players cheered on Kasarani Stadium
Meanwhile, in another corner, Madagascar’s players emerged to play with their few fans emerging.
The island nation is not on the way to imitate their final performance where they finished third. They will meet Sudan or Algeria in the semi -finals.
Speaking after the game, Kenyan head coach Benni McCarthy insisted he was proud of his team despite leaving.
“Nothing but proud. The players gave me everything. Every day I was in the gym, I can’t complain. But football is sometimes so. I would like to congratulate Madagascar for qualifying for the semi -finals. They deserve great praise.”
Why Kenya’s second goal against Madagascar was rejected
Kenyans were left confused after Ogam’s goal against Madagascar was rejected.
The Harambee Stars players thought they had scored two quick goals, but Ogam’s goal of the safe minutes was rejected by the central referee.
McCarthy expressed his sadness at the leaders’ decision in his post -match remarks, calling it a ‘soft’ decision.
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