CHAN 2024: Ex-Stars Captain Otieno backs Benni McCarthy's men to go all the way to the final

Former Harambee Stars captain and assistant coach Musa Otieno has backed Kenya to lift the Africa Nations Championship [CHAN] 2024 trophy after starting their campaign on a high note by defeating two-time champions DR Congo 1-0 on Sunday at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani.

Austin Odhiambo's goal at the stroke of halftime was all Kenya needed to record a win.

"Sunday was a very big day for the Harambee Stars and for all Kenyans because it was not easy for them, especially mentally. You know it was the first match and it is this big CHAN tournament.

“They fought hard and got the victory which is the most important thing because in a tournament the most important thing is to win the first match especially if you are at home,” he explained.

Attention now turns to Harambee Stars’ second group match against Angola on Thursday. The match will be played under floodlights from 7pm.

"Heading into the next match they know how to motivate each other and especially the fans. People will now want to come to the stadium in large numbers to witness their games and that will increase their morale and as a Kenyan I say I am proud of their result on Sunday, kudos to the boys.”

A win in that match against Angola would see Kenya take a significant step toward securing a historic quarter-final berth in their debut CHAN tournament.

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