Engin Firat Pinpoints Harambee Stars’ Key Problem After AFCON Qualification Failure

Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has identified a key issue affecting the team following their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. Kenya’s hopes of making it to the finals ended with a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday, November 15, 2024. Firat believes the team’s primary problem lies in their inability to score goals. He expressed regret that he was unable to address this issue earlier in the campaign. “The game played out as we expected,” Firat explained. “Zimbabwe, as we anticipated, played defensively and relied on long ballsThe post Engin Firat Pinpoints Harambee Stars’ Key Problem After AFCON Qualification Failure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has identified a key issue affecting the team following their failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. Kenya’s hopes of making it to the finals ended with a 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in Polokwane, South Africa, on Friday, November 15, 2024. Firat believes the team’s primary problem lies in their inability to score goals.

He expressed regret that he was unable to address this issue earlier in the campaign. Firat explained. Firat emphasized that goal-scoring remains a significant challenge for Kenya and that this issue must be resolved if the team is to progress to a higher level.



he said. Despite the disappointment of missing out on AFCON qualification, Firat praised his players for their efforts throughout the campaign. Firat stated.

The coach acknowledged the frustration among fans back home but reiterated that the players had done their best. he added. Firat also shared his frustration with the state of Kenyan football, he said.

Cameroon and Zimbabwe secured their places in the AFCON finals, while Kenya and Namibia, whom they will face next, missed out from Group J..