Kenya suffer worst ever defeat in 47-years under coach Benni McCarthy

The Harambee Stars of Kenya recorded their worst-ever defeat in 47-years, losing 8-0 to Senegal in an international friendly match on Tuesday.

Senegal, who secured the 2021 AFCON title delivered an outstanding performance in the match held at the Mardan Stadium in Turkey.

Al Nassr star Sadio Mane emerged as the hero of the match, racking up a hat-trick to propel the Indomitable Lions to victory.

Currently under the guidance of South African gaffer, Benni McCarthy, the Harambee Stars suffered their worst ever defeat in 47-years. The defeat dealt a big blow to the teaming supporters of the Kenyans.

While Senegal gears up for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the Kenyans have their sights on having the best team for the 2027 edition of the tournament, to be staged on home soil.

Following the humiliating defeat, the Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed has rendered an apology to fans of the East African nation.

“Truth be told, today is a bad day in office,” Mohammed said on social media.

“The results from today’s games are a wake-up call to us. To play and compete against the best in the world requires deliberate investment in a serious and professional technical team and player development programs.

“We have no excuses. I apologise for these results. We shall fix it. We will review our policies, operational procedures and key performance indicators of all staff starting from the grassroots and working our way to all National teams.”