Football Kenya Federation (FKF) deputy president McDonald Mariga;

“The loss to Senegal is painful, no excuses,” he said. “It’s a harsh lesson on what top-level football demands. We take responsibility, fix our mistakes, and come back stronger. We’re not hiding, we’re not blaming anyone, and we’re not giving up. To the fans, thank you for sticking with us even on days like this.”

“To the players, this is fuel. To the team, this is a wake-up call. Harambee Stars will bounce back stronger, better, and more prepared for the level we aim to compete at,” he affirmed.

Harambee Stars endured a humiliating and panel beating of 8-0 defeat to Senegal in Turkey on Tuesday evening, with the result going down in history as one of the worst scorelines in Kenya’s national team football history.