Overview:
Kenya has been drawn into a challenging Group A that includes two former champions and record winners DR Congo and Morocco, as well as Zambia and Angola.
Kenya Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy believes they have selected a strong possible squad for the Africa Nations Championship.
Kenya will be among the two debutants in the tournament alongside Central African Republic but McCarthy wants not to just participate but also compete.
“In three weeks, we’ll have a team that no one wants to face,” he told the media as the team entered camp. “We’re preparing the best way possible because I believe we’ve selected a strong, competitive squad. Everyone is eager for this challenge,” McCarthy said.
Captain Aboud Omar echoed his coach’s confidence, highlighting the motivation of playing in front of a home crowd.
“We know our fans will be behind us, supporting and motivating us all the way. Our focus now is on training hard and building strong team chemistry. The league just ended recently, so our match fitness is intact—now it’s about adapting to the coach’s system,” Omar stated.
Kenya has been drawn into a challenging Group A that includes two former champions and record winners DR Congo and Morocco, as well as Zambia and Angola.
The Harambee Stars open their campaign against DR Congo on 3 August.
