Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has expressed his support for the Harambee Stars after their hard-fought 1-0 loss to Cameroon in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier played on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Uganda.
Harambee Stars had hosted Cameroon for the second leg action after going down 4-1 in Group J’s third matchday, which was held in Cameroon on Friday, October 11, 2024.
Despite the latest defeat, Murkomen has lauded the national team’s effort and resilience, stressing that the road to AFCON qualification remains open.
Murkomen, in a heartfelt message shared via his official X account shortly after the match, highlighted the positives from the performance and urged the team to keep their spirits high.
“To Harambee Stars, we may have fallen 1-0 to Cameroon today, but our AFCON journey is far from over. There are many positives we can take from this match for our next game. With 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses, there’s still much to fight for. On to the next tie in November, unbowed. Great effort here, guys,” Murkomen stated.
Kenya’s AFCON campaign currently stands at one win, one draw, and two losses, placing the team in a delicate position in the qualification table.
Kenya stays third in Group J with four points, with Cameroon leading the group with 10, while Zimbabwe, with a game in hand, is second with five points.
Kenya’s final group matches will be in November 2024, against Zimbabwe and Namibia.
