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McCarthy hits out at Burundi as Stars shift focus to Ivory Coast

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy in Bujumbura, Burundi. [Courtesy] 

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has praised his team’s resilience after they battled to a narrow 1-0 victory over 10-man Burundi in a Group F 2026 World Cup Qualifiers match on Thursday evening in Bujumbura.

Kenya’s winning goal came in the second half through substitute Ryan Ogam, whose calm finish settled a bruising contest at the Intwari Stadium.

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