Kenya vs Madagascar: Murang’a SEAL Striker Celebrates Harambee Stars’ CHAN Exit
- Harambee Stars captain Aboud Omar has sharply criticised a Kenya Premier League player who was spotted celebrating Kenya's loss
- Victor Haki was filmed visibly elated after Madagascar beat Harambee Stars on post-match penalties in the quarter-finals
- Kenyans were left devastated after the national football team came agonisingly close to qualifying for the semi-finals
Muranga's SEAL striker Victor Haki has come under sharp criticism after he was spotted celebrating Kenya's elimination from the African Nations Championships (CHAN).
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Kenyans were left heartbroken after Harambee Stars were beaten by Madagascar in the quarter-final stage of the competition.
The game ended 1-1 in normal time, forcing extra time and penalties, where the island nation triumphed 4-3.
Alphonce Omija had given Kenya the lead three minutes after the restart, but Fenohasina Razafimaro equalised from the spot after a handball from Lewis Bandi.
In the shootouts, Omija and Michael Kibwage missed their efforts, a heartbreaking result for a duo that has been stoic at the back throughout the tournament
The Harambee Stars players were devastated after the loss, with Omija and Kibwage in tears. The players then composed themselves before going around to applaud the fans.
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Meanwhile, somewhere else, Murang'a Seal striker Haki was visibly elated with the result, as millions of other Kenyans hung their heads in disappointment.
In the TikTok video, Haki is seen dancing and celebrating as Harambee Stars players console each other on the television screen behind him.
Aboud Omar slams Murang'a Seal player
Kenyans have reacted sharply to the video, with Harambee Stars captain Aboud Omar leading in the condemnation.
"It’s disappointing to see a Murang’a Seal player celebrating after Harambee Stars’ loss yesterday. That shows a lack of respect – not just to the team, but to the nation and the game itself. We rise together; we fall together. Football should unite us, not divide us. @Victor_khaki, you’re a disgrace to the nation," he said on Instagram.
Kenyans slam Victor Haki after CHAN exit
The criticism has also been loud on social media, with Kenyans calling the MSeal striker for being unpatriotic.
Gbabyz said,
"That's so low from Victor Haki...celebrating the loss of your national team yet unacheza ligi kuu ya Kenya is so low and disgusting. Murang's Seal players, your players need to do better."
Mutsami said,
"Victor Haki laughing at Harambee Stars’ loss is pure poverty of ambition. A player from Murang’a Seal mocking the national team? That’s like spitting in the same plate you hope to eat from. If the Stars lose, you lose too, because your dream is to one day wear that jersey."
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Steve Ruigu Njuguna said,
"Victor Haki celebrating Harambee Stars' loss is mad considering the fact that if Kenya hypothetically selected a 150-man squad for CHAN, he still wouldn't be good enough to make the squad."
Anyuola said,
"You don't do that against the national team. Not everyone can get the opportunity to be called to the national team. He has a lot of negative energy."
While PeeDidit said,
"Instead of putting more effort so he can be picked next time, he is busy mocking his colleagues who showcased their talent to the whole world on the pitch, silly if you ask me, all players can't fit in one national team, so his actions out of jealousy are misplaced."
Benni McCarthy speaks on controversial decisions
After the game, Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy addressed the controversial decisions by the referees.
Kenya's second goal, scored by Ryan Ogam, was disallowed while Madagascar were given a way back into the game via a penalty spot.
Ogam's disallowed goal was particularly controversial as Kenyans struggled to understand why it had been disallowed.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
