Kenyan Coach National Team Kenya Benni McCarthy went out to defend her championship in the Championship in Africa (Chan) after the missor’s failure they thought they were extremely relieved for their clubs in a fairly concluded season.

The South African coach announced the temporary composition for the tournament that will be a hosting Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania On Wednesday, 3. July, in front of the eighth edition of the tournament, exclusively preserved for players who turn out to local teams in their leagues.

However, McCarthy’s choice is not well received, with the official Shabana Stephen Kiam in the failure of attack on Brian Michira, who finished the season with Moses Shumah, who hit the Gold Start Reward.

“We really don’t understand who made a choice of Chan squad. Did it really do McCarthy Sam or Francis (Kimanzi), because for any serious coach or director looking for a local talent for such a tournament based on players, you can’t skip the name Michira“” Kiaama told FlashScore in the previous exclusive interview.

“The young man proved this season, he just lost the Golden Boot of the Prime League differences, he scored 12, was the best shooter in the domestic FCF Cup with five goals, if not what Michira scored this season?

“It is very unfortunate that the selectors did not really well on the domestic, for example, Tusker’s Ryan Ogam, who was injured almost the whole season, only returned only a few days before league concluded. He definitely lack fitness match, then you want to stand and be ready to play in Chan. “

‘You can’t please everyone

The South African legend now answered the Utuit from Kenyan, insisting that he was not here to pleas still, said his choice was completely based on players who were at the Harambee camp.

“You can’t comfort everyone, you know, I’m not here to please people. I’m here to bring success to this country, and the players we chose are the players we saw, the players I had in camp. And they were just unhappy when you go and play in World Cup qualifiers, international players come, so you can’t be selected“McCarthy said Flashscore said.

“So now it is based on a local camp. So these are the players you’ve seen and see qualities and where I can take the team. So you risk taking someone in a few good games or know what you will have when you saw the players? So we chose them. “

McCarthy continued: “Yes, we know. Everyone will be happy about how the team is selected, but I didn’t all be talent when I saw him, and the players we have chosen, and who think of this team can take in camp, and then we won’t just participate in the camp.

“We are here to make a statement. We are here to go as much as possible, we hope that we even win the tournament, and the boys I choose to have the opportunity to take this team where I want to. “

Former Assistant Manchester United During the time of the Dutch Tactic Eric ten Hague, he further explained why he chose a huge squad for Chan Tournament.

“Well, we have a great composition, in your mind, every single, even in practice, you have to be worried, the player is broken and not injuring only competitive games, but I think we are playing on top class opposite, and that’s for us, and that’s for us“” He offered McCarthy.

“So that our players will also provide a good indicator where we can build in a small period, so we can be ready to fight and hope to fight and hope to fight and hope to fight and hope to win. “

McCarthy Wants Shumah Well After Moving Zambia

Speaking of whether it was a blow, after sudden departure of the deadly attacker Shumah to Jambia Super League Outfit Dinamos, McCarthy explained that he was happy to play a player and tried happiness in the larger league.

“No, I didn’t have the opportunity to talk to Shumah, but I think it’s from his good work he did with his club, and at the same time, two friendly matches we had Morocco“He explained McCarthy.

“So, it is a great opportunity to move to a better league and where it can go and develop your talent, then returning to the national team when we make qualifications for the World Cup and prepare for the African Cup Nation (AFCON) 2027.

“So, it’s fantastic when players Excel and they get the opportunity to play in bigger leagues and expand only more success in the Kenyan national team and to come to the door and learn their trade with the team. “

By signing for dynamography, Shumah, which completed the campaign of the Football Federation with the Football Federation from 2024/25 as the best scorer with 17 goals, will not have the right to represent Kenya as a tournament exclusively for players in local leagues.

Shumah was among the attackers, who appointed McCarthy, OHRS to be: Mohammed Bajaber (Kenevace Muchiri (Kenzie), Edward Omondi (Sofapapa), Ryan Ogam, and Beja Nyamawi.

Harambee Stars will play their game group in the Kasarani Stadium. Were drawn together with Morocco, Angola, Dr. Congoand Zambia. Kenya will play their introduction at 15:00 local time against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

After the opening of Dr. Congo, Tuesday, Tuesday will be against Angola on Tuesday, 7. August, before he confronts Morocco on Sunday, 10. August and winding group nodes against Chipolopola Zambia on Sunday, 17. August.

This will mark Kenya debut at Chan tournament. He will run from 2. August until 30. August, 2025. And promises to be an exciting celebration of the local football talent over East Africa.