Harambee Stars Captain Abud Omar Pens Apology to Kenyans after Chan 2024 Defeat
- Harambee Stars captain Abud Oma penned a touching message hours after their defeat at Kasarani Stadium
- Kenyans penned encouraging messages to Harambee Stars players, reminding them of their greatness
- Abud apologised to Kenyans for their loss and thanked fans for their support, promising to rise again
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Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar wrote a heartfelt message to Kenyans after the team lost to Madagascar in the quarterfinals at Kasarani Stadium.
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The national team, which had great hopes of going further in the CHAN 2024 competition, lost in front of an enthusiastic home audience.
What did Harambee Stars captain say?
Fans throughout the country were upset over the loss, but they also penned messages of support and encouragement to the players.
Kenyans reminded Harambee that they were still the best team, with most saying they had revived hopes that Kenyan football was still alive.
In his touching message, Abud acknowledged that the loss was hard for everyone on the team and that he was sorry for it.
His statements expressed the feelings of the players and the hopes of millions of Kenyans who had been cheering for their national team.
"Dear Kenyans, yesterday’s loss weighs heavily on us. We know we have let Kenyans down, and on behalf of the team, I sincerely apologise," he shared.
Despite the heartbreak they were dealt, the captain didn't just think about defeat, even though it broke his heart.
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He said that the supporters were the team's backbone and that they always supported them.
"To all our fans, thank you for your massive support and unity you have been our greatest strength. Though we fell short today, we promise to rise again and fight harder for our country and for you. Team Kenya," he added.
His words showed the close bond the players and fans had, and he stressed that. even though the adventure ended sooner than expected, the solidarity they showed was priceless.
Abud also said that the Harambee Stars would not let this failure define them; Instead, he told Kenyans that the team would come back stronger and more motivated.
Kenyans react to Abud's message
Here is what they had to say:
Koech Kiptoo Keter:
"We have a team now. Ready to dominate Africa now. Asante team Stars. You guys were all stars."
Gilbert Nalwa:
"You tried your best. We cannot however, hide our disappointment for not making it to the next level. But you are not to be blamed. We live to fight another day. The Harambee Stars."
CCTV KENYA:
"There is nothing to apologise here, it's a game! Someone must win! This time hata mlifika quarters mahali Kenya haijafika kwa muda."
Jay Treker
"You tried your best, but avoid Karen nyamu she has started calling you handsome and young millionaires."
Bon Bonaya:
"You personally played well. The ref looked like he had made up his mind from the onset."
Did Samidoh apologise to Tanzania?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that Samidoh was among the Kenyans who attended the CHAN 2024 tournament.
He watched the mighty Harambee play against Madagascar.
After Kenya was defeated, Samidoh apologised to Tanzanians, irking netizens.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
