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Seth Willis

'McCarthy must take over at Bafana Bafana after Hugo Broos! Still wondering what Benni saw in Kenya's Harambee Stars, but South Africa must support them' - Fans

The 47-year-old saw his team battle from two goals down to secure a point against the Scorpions in a six-goal thriller.

Coach Benni McCarthy saw his Harambee Stars team put up a brave fight to get a point against The Gambia in Group F's World Cup qualifier played in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on Thursday night.

It was the first game for the Bafana Bafana legend who took over as Kenya's head coach recently, succeeding Engin Firat who had stepped down late last year.

The majority of the fans in the country were happy with the spirit shown by Harambee Stars.

This is what they said as sampled by GOAL.

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  • FC Porto forward South African BennedithAFP

    He was labelled as a bad boy but...

    He was labelled as a bad boy but Benni McCarthy is arguably one of the best strikers from South Africa. Show them, man! - Marvin Barth 

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  • Benni McCarthy Kenya video

    Stars are still far, even Benni was stressed

    I was watching the game! Those boys are far from being there even Benni at one moment was too stressed to even say something - Mabuty Nhlapo 

  • Michael Olunga, KenyaBackpage

    Kenya played well but the defense

    They played very well. The Problem was just in their defense. Kenya controlled the game and attacked well, they just couldn't defend when Gambia was attacking back. Otherwise, well done to coach Benni -  Siphosethu Thapelo Mndlane Fanti 

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  • Kenya fans Harambee Stars fans.Courtesy.

    Fighting spirit key for Kenya

    I watched the full match, and I noticed some fighting spirit in your team. A never-say-give-up attitude which is one of the main strengths -  Musa Mpembe

  • Harambee Stars defender Brian Mandela close to Maritzburg United movewww.michezoafrika.com

    Benni had no option but use Mandela and Anyembe

    For those who are complaining about Kenya's defence, note that key defenders are injured, that's why the guy decided to use Brian Mandela and Daniel Anyembe he had no option -  Maaji FC

  • Benni McCarthy issues instructions during Harambee Stars training session.FKF

    This experience is bigger than money

    Depending on which angle you are viewing my comment. Benni will soon be the next Bafana Bafana head coach. This experience is bigger than money - Mafiswana Tito Msebeni 

  • FKF President Mohamed Hussein and Benni McCarthy FKF

    Kenya will climb up the table, Benni is a champion

    When Gambia was leading 2-0 I knew Kenya would come back as I know Benni's never-die attitude, and the fact that he embraces challenges, that is McCarthy for you, and please look at Kenya climbing the table from now onwards. Benni is a champion - Lunga Mbongwa

  • Hugo Broos, Bafana BafanaBackpage

    Benni at Bafana after Broos?

    Congratulations coach McCarthy, I need you in Bafana Bafana just after coach Hugo Broos - Nkosibonile Ntingana Makaula 

  • Bafana Bafana fansGetty

    Still wondering why Benni chose Kenya

    I am still wondering why Benni chose that country, but I'm sure there were many more offers to choose before with quality players. Soon he will feel pressure with the squad he has. But it is his choice -  Mbongenii Lorch

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