CHAN: Why Victor Wanyama wants Kenyans to support Morocco over Madagascar

Former Kenya national team captain Victor Wanyama has called on Kenyans to support Morocco during the final of TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) against Madagascar at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday.

According to the former Tottenham midfielder, Kenya were denied a clear goal against Madagascar in the quarterfinals of the CHAN, and hence the reason he feels Kenyans should support two-time champions Morocco.

“I would want Kenyans to support Morocco in the final because we were denied a clean goal against Madagascar, and I am still hurt,” said Wanyama.

“When I see Madagascar in the final, I keep thinking this should have been us if our goal had stood. It is part of football, but for me, I will be supporting Morocco in the final.”

After taking the lead against Madagascar courtesy of Alphonse Omija, Kenya thought they had doubled their lead when Ryan Ogam bundled into the net a loose ball following a corner kick.

However, the goal was ruled out for a foul killing Kenya’s chances of reaching the last four as Madagascar held their nerves to carry the day in the penalty shootouts following a 4-3 win.

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