Victor Wanyama Sends Heartfelt Message to Benni McCarthy After Kenya’s Painful CHAN Exit
Harambee Stars midfielder Victor Wanyama has showered Benni McCarthy with praise following Kenya's heartbreaking exit from CHAN 2024.
How McCarthy and Kenya were eliminated from CHAN
McCarthy's team was eliminated in the quarter-finals after losing a penalty shootout to Madagascar at Kasarani Stadium.
Kenya exited the tournament with three wins and two draws, after their quarter-final ended in a 1-1 draw.
They beat DR Congo, Morocco, Zambia and drew with Angola. McCarthy has now won four games as Harambee Stars coach.
Despite the painful exit, Kenyans praised the team for their performance, emphasising the impressive work McCarthy has done since his appointment.
“Nothing but proud of what we achieved. The players gave everything every single day in training and every match,” McCarthy said after Kenya's CHAN exit. “It was really good but football is like that, the lottery of penalties sometimes doesn’t go your way.”
What did Wanyama say about Benni McCarthy?
There was an outpouring of support from Kenyans following the team's painful exit. The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder praised the team's performance and commended McCarthy for his impressive work.
"Proud of our Harambee Stars 🇰🇪✨. You played with heart, courage, and unity , reminding us that football is more than trophies, it’s about pride, passion, and resilience. Though CHAN ends here, the journey continues. Onwards and upwards!" he wrote on Instagram.
"To coach @bennimac17 , thank you for reviving football and bringing class and professionalism. We can only wait to see what’s ahead.
McCarthy recalled the veteran midfielder to the squad, but he withdrew. He is expected to return for next month's World Cup qualifiers.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
