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The Harambee Stars captain shared unexpected praise for Marvin Nabwire following his red card in the match against Angola.
Harambee Stars captain Aboud Omar has explained why Marvin Nabwire’s red card in their match against Angola was a blessing in disguise and why he was Kenya’s hero of the day.
Harambee Stars were playing their second group stage match in the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), hoping to extend their winning streak, but the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Jo Paciencia put Angola in the lead in the seventh minute, but Austin Odhiambo equalised in the 12th minute through a penalty. Marvin Nabwire was sent off in the 21st minute.
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Following a quick VAR review, referee Sadou Ali Brahamou overturned the initial yellow card and instead issued a straight red, ruling the foul as a denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
According to the rules, such offences committed outside the penalty area warrant a red card. The incident occurred after Harambee Stars goalkeeper Bryne Omondi misjudged a backpass, failing to clear the danger.
CHAN 2024: Aboud Omar on Why Marvin Nabwire was the Hero of the Day
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Aboud Omar revealed that when Marvin Nabwire was sent off, the players knew they had to make a mark on his behalf.
The Kenya Police FC defender pointed out that they were motivated to avoid losing the match in honour of Marvin Nabwire.
Aboud Omar believes Marvin Nabwire sacrificed for Harambee Stars, and they had to pay back with either a draw or a win, but not a loss.
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Omar believes that Marvin Nabwire’s absence also made the youngsters turn up and give their all in the match, revealing that they showcased a different sense of maturity.
“First of all, I think we have to appreciate Marvin Nabwire because he is our hero, because without him tackling the guy, we could have been down. He took one for the team, and the boys saw what happened and knew they had to play for him,” Aboud Omar said after the match.
“I think it has been a good game because most of the players are young, but they are also mature, and they know what they want to do, and they have helped a lot.”
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FKF reaffirmed its commitment to a safe and disciplined tournament hosting after CAF's Ksh 2.5M fine during Harambee Stars' CHAN 2024 match against DR Congo.
Harambee Stars are now on top of Group A with four points, following their 1-0 win over DR Congo and a 1-1 draw against Angola. They face Morocco on Sunday, August 10.