NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 1 – With the countdown to the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) completed, Kenyan soccer followers are buzzing with pleasure, anticipation, and a way of perception within the nationwide soccer staff Harambee Stars, who kick off their marketing campaign on Sunday in opposition to the Democratic Republic of Congo on the newly renovated Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani.
Capital Sport did a spot-check on the expectations of followers, who thronged to a Nairobi Store on Friday to buy Harambee Stars replicas, that are bought at a sponsored value introduced by the Football Kenya Federation.
The purple, inexperienced, and white jerseys are flying off cabinets as supporters put together to show the stadium right into a sea of colour in solidarity with the nationwide staff.
“This is our time,” says Wycliffe Omondi, a die-hard fan. “The team needs to believe in themselves and give it their all. We, as the fans, believe they (players) can go far. We are behind them through it all.”
Expectations are excessive, particularly after Kenya’s spectacular build-up to the event, which has seen a string of sturdy performances from gamers within the native groups.
Head Coach Beni McCarthy has captured the creativeness of followers who’re proud to see homegrown stars on the continental stage.
“This tournament is coming home, the players will be eager to do well considering they are co-hosting the games with Tanzania and Uganda,” stated Moses, one of many followers who spoke to Capital Sport.
On social media, hashtags are trending as followers share predictions of the primary recreation in opposition to DRC.
“Three to nothing for Kenya against DRC,” stated Omondi. “I don’t think they are ready for what is coming.”
Whether at house or away, Kenyans are able to rally behind their staff. With the flag flying excessive and spirits even larger, the CHAN event guarantees to be extra than simply soccer; it’s a celebration of nationwide delight and perception in native expertise.
