This archive report was first published on 8 October 2021.
Published on October 8, 2021, Kenyans took to social media to express their anger and disappointment after the Harambee Stars football team suffered a crushing 5-0 defeat to Mali in a 2022 Fifa World Cup qualification match in Morocco on October 7, 2021.
The loss leaves the team with a slim chance of advancing to the next stage of the competition, and fans are now directing their frustration at Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick Mwendwa and Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat.
Many fans accused the duo of technical and administrative failures, while others questioned their competence in handling the team. The hashtag #HarambeeStars was trending on Twitter, with fans expressing their disappointment and frustration at the team's performance.
Some fans even went as far as to call for Nick Mwendwa's resignation, citing his alleged corruption and incompetence. The FKF president responded to the backlash by tweeting that the team's goalkeeper was to blame for the loss, but his response only seemed to fuel the fire.
As the Kenyan football team struggles to come to terms with their defeat, fans are left wondering what the future holds for the Harambee Stars.
