The result, one of the heaviest defeats in recent years, has sparked concern among football supporters and triggered fresh calls for change within the country’s football system.
Kenya struggled from the very beginning of the match, with Senegal dominating every part of the game.
Kenya struggled from the very beginning of the match, with Senegal dominating every part of the game.
By half-time, Harambee Stars had already conceded six goals. The former African champions added two more in the second half, leaving the match painfully one-sided.
Shortly after the final whistle, FKF president Hussein Mohammed released a statement acknowledging the disappointment felt across the country.
Shortly after the final whistle, FKF president Hussein Mohammed released a statement acknowledging the disappointment felt across the country.
He said the defeat was a clear reminder that Kenyan football must make serious improvements if it hopes to compete with stronger teams on the continent.
According to Hussein, such a performance shows the need for deeper investment in training, coaching, and long-term football development.
According to Hussein, such a performance shows the need for deeper investment in training, coaching, and long-term football development.
He said Kenya cannot expect better results without building a stronger technical bench and improving youth pathways.
He described the day as “a bad one for the team” and apologised to fans who had expected a more competitive match.
He described the day as “a bad one for the team” and apologised to fans who had expected a more competitive match.
Hussein added that the federation would carefully review its structures, including how national teams are managed and how players are developed from a young age.
He assured fans that the federation would “fix the problem” and make decisions aimed at rebuilding trust and improving future results.
He assured fans that the federation would “fix the problem” and make decisions aimed at rebuilding trust and improving future results.
Hussein also noted that the federation would evaluate performance indicators from grassroots football all the way up to the senior national team.
Before the friendly match, the FKF boss had shared an encouraging message to both Harambee Stars and the Junior Stars, wishing them success ahead of their assignments.
Before the friendly match, the FKF boss had shared an encouraging message to both Harambee Stars and the Junior Stars, wishing them success ahead of their assignments.
He reminded the youth players preparing for their Africa Cup of Nations (U17) qualifiers that their hard work had brought them to an important stage in their careers.
The heavy defeat to Senegal has revived old frustrations among football fans, many of whom recall past matches where the national team struggled on the international stage.
The heavy defeat to Senegal has revived old frustrations among football fans, many of whom recall past matches where the national team struggled on the international stage.
Supporters took to different platforms to express disappointment, but some also called for patience as the team continues rebuilding.
Sports analysts say friendly games against strong teams can help Kenya understand areas that need improvement, especially as the country aims to qualify for future continental tournaments.
Sports analysts say friendly games against strong teams can help Kenya understand areas that need improvement, especially as the country aims to qualify for future continental tournaments.
They argue that while the defeat is painful, it may push decision-makers to strengthen football development programs that have been neglected for years.
Senegal, one of Africa’s most successful teams, fielded a strong squad that used the match as part of their preparation for upcoming competitions.
Senegal, one of Africa’s most successful teams, fielded a strong squad that used the match as part of their preparation for upcoming competitions.
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