Kenya National team Harambee Stars has received congratulatory messages from Kenyans led by President Uhuru Kenyatta. This comes in the wake of the team’s stellar performance against Ethiopia. Kenya beat Ethiopia in an emphatic fashion with goals from Michael Olunga, Erick Johana and captain Victor Wanyama ensuring they emerged 3-0 winners over the Walya Antelops.
Kenya’s victory, their 15th in 44 meetings against the 1962 continental champions, stretches their lead on Group “F” to seven points, three ahead of second-placed Ethiopia, while four-time champions Ghana are third on three points similar to suspended Sierra Leone.
“Congratulations #HarambeeStars for the well deserved victory. Hongera and God Bless #Kenya!#AFCON2019, ” tweeted the president.
Congratulations #HarambeeStars for the well deserved victory. Hongera and God Bless #Kenya! #AFCON2019
— Uhuru Kenyatta (@UKenyatta) October 14, 2018
Others who joined the President in congratulating the team include former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
When we pull together united as a people and get clear on our goals, we win.
What a game #HarambeeStars. All the best all the way to #AFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/0BdWYh6LK4— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) October 14, 2018
Check Out Other Congratulatory Messages below.
Asante sana #HarambeeStars. 3-0 is a certified win!!!! Olunga, Omondi and Wanyama, Fantastic job!! #KenyaVsEthiopia #AFCON2019Q #AFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/vcmxtUcu7E
— Dr. Alfred Mutua (@DrAlfredMutua) October 14, 2018
Captain Victor Wanyama’s team; Tottenham Hotspurs also sent him congratulatory messages for leading the team and getting on the scoresheet.
?? Congratulations to captain @VictorWanyama who was on the scoresheet in Kenya’s 3-0 victory over Ethiopia in today’s #AFCON qualifier. ?#COYS pic.twitter.com/MvBzz5ojiW
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 14, 2018