This archive report was first published on 2 July 2019.
Published on July 2, 2019, Kenya's 3-0 loss to Senegal in their final Group C match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has left the country's football fans in a state of uncertainty.
The Harambee Stars' chances of advancing to the last 16 now depend on other results, drawing reactions from Kenyans online.
ODM leader Raila Odinga expressed his gratitude to the team, saying, "Thank you #HarambeeStars for giving your best. We live to fight another day. Let’s build on the #AFCON2019 experience for future tournaments. Great effort by Patrick Matasi," on Facebook.
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka also took to Twitter, tweeting, "Well done #HarambeeStars for playing your hearts out in the #KenyaVsSenegal match in #AFCON2019"
Other fans praised the team's effort, with Michael Olunga and Patrick Matasi being hailed as heroes. Rop Bryan tweeted, "#HarambeeStars you have fought well. Kenya is proud..Matasi,Wanyama and the rest..you'll remain heroes who conquered our continent Africa;and you showed what you've got. Now the question to football greats and legends can we qualify as the 3rd placed team?"
