CHAN 2024: Why Harambee Stars' Second Goal vs Madagascar Was Disallowed
Harambee Stars' CHAN 2024 journey ended in the quarter-finals after a loss to Madagascar, with the result possibly different had Ryan Ogam's second-half goal stood.
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Benni McCarthy's team dominated the game in regular and extra time, creating chance after chance, but it wasn't to be.
Alphonce Omija missed his penalty, handing the win to the Barea, who defended resolutely all game.
How Madagascar vs Harambee Stars unfolded
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Why was Ryan Ogam's goal cancelled?
Ryan Ogam thought he had scored his third goal at CHAN 29024, but the referee cancelled it.
Kenya started the second half brilliantly and opened the scoring through Alphonse Omija, who headed in Boniface Muchiri's set-piece three minutes into the second half.
In the 51st minute, Ryan Ogam slotted the ball past Madagascar goalkeeper Toldo, sparking wild celebrations inside Kasarani, but they were quickly cut short.
The referee awarded the free kick to Madagascar who were hanging on at that point.
Ben Stanley Omondi had fouled a Madagascar player as he headed the ball towards Ogam, meaning the goal could not stand because of the push..
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