Several leaders, led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have praised Harambee Stars following their 1-0 victory over Morocco, a match in which Kenya played with ten men after receiving a red card for a foul.

In his statement released on Sunday, August 10, 2025, Kindiki described the win as a memorable achievement that will be remembered for a long time, urging the players to remain focused as they head to the quarter finals and noting that the result proved anything is possible.

“What Harambee Stars has done today will remain etched in our memories for a long time to come. “Congratulations, stay focused; clearly anything is possible.” Kindiki stated.

On the other hand, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua celebrated the moment as a source of national pride, stating that the team had once again made the country proud and that the victory belonged to all Kenyans.

“What a moment to be proud of the Harambee Stars! Congratulations, our team! Once again, you have made our great nation proud! Your win is a win for Kenya. Keep winning! Keep it, Stars! God Bless Kenya!” Gachagua stated.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka termed the win historic, applauding the team for overcoming one of the most successful sides in the CHAN tournament. He recognised every player, both on the pitch and on the bench, for contributing to the triumph.

Wetang’ula

Suna East MP Junet Mohammed congratulated the team for the unexpected but impressive result, while National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula lauded the resilience of the ten-man squad, describing the win over the reigning champions, Morocco’s Atlas Lions, as sweet and symbolic.

“Wetangula has said the resilient 10 men of the Harambee Stars have done it again. What a sweet 1-0 victory against reigning champions Atlas Lions of Morocco… it is coming home. “Congratulations, boys!” Gachagua stated.

Mutula

Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Alfred Mutua commended their discipline and determination:

“Beating Morocco 1–0 and doing it in style despite going down to 10 men is a true display of grit, discipline, and the never-say-die Kenyan spirit. Hongera vijana wetu, you’ve made Kenyans super proud!”

Many other Kenyan leaders have come out to celebrate the victory, as the players are now set to smile as they head to the bank with the president now set to slap them with a million each, as he had promised them