- Benni McCarthy has stated that he is proud of his Harambee Stars players ahead of the CHAN match against Morocco.
- Harambee Stars occupies the first position in Group A ahead of the match that will start from 3:00 PM at Kasarani Stadium.
- A win for the Kenya national football team against Morocco will ensure they retain their top position in Group A.
The CHAN 2024 drama will continue at the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, August 10, 2025 when Harambee Stars play against Morocco. This will be a huge test for Benni McCarthy and his Harambee Stars players since the Atlas Lions are a formidable side.
The much awaited Kenya vs Morocco showdown is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT).
Harambee Stars will prepare for the crucial match on the back of a morale boosting 1-1 draw with Angola.
The Kenyan side scored their goal through Austin Odhiambo in the dramatic game that saw Marvin Nabwire sent to an early shower after he prevented a clear goal scoring opportunity.
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Meanwhile, Morocco, who are one of the teams that have played only one match so far in the CHAN 2024 tournament, hammered Angola 2-0 on Sunday, August 4.
Benni McCarthy speaks ahead of Kenya vs Morocco clash
McCarthy told reporters during a press conference that was held on Saturday that they do their best to win this match and improve their chances of booking a ticket to the knockout phase.
“When you play on Thursday and then you have to go again on another marathon, probably even the Comrades marathon. So, Morocco is very tough, organized and disciplined. Yeah, it is not going to get any easier for us.
We try to recover the players as best as we possibly can because when you have two days to prepare and then the third day, you go again. It’s been a little difficult for us but we will try and be ready because we know the situation that we are in the group. We’ve got an unbelievable opportunity. It’s a game of 90 minutes, two teams will have to go at each other and the fact that they had a week to prepare for this contest and we have two days, so, hopefully the momentum can still be with us,” he experienced.
The former Bafana Bafana star added that Harambee Stars players are determined to fight to the end against Morocco.
He also took the opportunity to express his pride on the Harambee Stars for the fighting spirit that they showed in their clash against the Sable Antelopes.
“Almost 90% of these players are new to this stage. The atmosphere can get to you, but as we’ve played, they’ve grown in confidence.
Tomorrow’s game is a huge opportunity for them to show their quality and open doors to higher levels,” commented McCarthy.
Why is the game against Morocco important for Harambee Stars?
A win for Harambee Stars on Sunday will ensure they retain their position at the top of Group A standings.
The team, which has gifted players like Austin Odhiambo, Bryne Omondi and Alphonce Omija currently sits at the top of the table with four points, one more than Morocco and DR Congo.
Therefore, a good show for Harambee Stars against the Atlas Lions and in their final group game against Zambia will help them qualify for the quarterfinals.
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