Harambee Stars Coach Benni McCarthy has warned local players from especially from Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards ahead of CHAN.
Harambee Stars Head Coach Benni McCarthy has issued a candid warning to players from local Kenyan players especially from football giants Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and Tusker.
The South Africans tacttician has emphasized the stark difference between club and international football as preparations for the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) intensify.
Speaking ahead of Harambee Stars' friendly match against Chad on Tuesday at the Stade Marrakech in Morocco, McCarthy stressed the importance of assessing players' capabilities on a higher platform.
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McCarthy on the Difference of Playing For Gor Mahia And AFC Leopards vs the National Team
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"I have to see what they are capable of at the international level, because they are not now playing for Leopards or Tusker or Gor Mahia, and it's different," McCarthy stated.
"It is different when you come here, so I want to see the level of the players and which players that I'm going to move forward with when we come to CHAN."
The friendly against Chad marks the second encounter between the two sides in quick succession, following a barren stalemate in their first leg clash at the same venue on Saturday.
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These matches are crucial for McCarthy to fine-tune his squad and identify the players who can withstand the rigors of international competition.
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Among the prominent players from the local giants currently in the Harambee Stars camp are Gor Mahia's Austin Odhiambo, Alpha Onyango, Alphonse Omija, and Ben Stanley, among others.
These players, who are accustomed to dominating the FKF remier League, now face the challenge of proving their mettle against continental opposition.
Kenya is set to co-host the 2024 CHAN tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania in August.
With the tournament drawing closer, McCarthy's clear message underscores his commitment to building a formidable squad capable of making a significant impact on home soil.
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