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Benni-ball: Six-goal Harambee Stars thriller leaves Kenyan fans wanting more

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Harambee Stars players celebrate after scoring against Gambia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on Thursday, March 20. [Harambee Stars, Facebook]

The national men's football team, Harambee Stars, battled to a captivating 3-3 draw against Gambia in a crucial FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on Thursday, March 20.

The result keeps Kenya in fourth place in Group F, now with five points, just one ahead of their opponents from Gambia.

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