Well, it finally happened and almost everyone could not believe their eyes. Kenya’s Harambee Stars finally registered a win, that had been a long time coming.
The Kenya football national team came from behind to stun visiting Congo in a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani on Sunday.
Kenyans on Twitter, who have been quite keen on the progress of the national team immediately took to social media to respond to that ‘miracle win.’
We have sampled some of the best reactions below:
The fact that #HarambeeStars won is a clear indication that miracles still happen.
— Yoweri K Museveni (@yoweri_museveni) June 5, 2016
Your win was a miracle too haha #HarambeeStars https://t.co/hJsGrf9LYN
— J O S E` (@JoseKobe_) June 5, 2016
Gamblers be like….. #HarambeeStars pic.twitter.com/4GyisemhNA
— Saxo™ Movich (@saxopolis) June 5, 2016
#HarambeeStars won because Baba was not watching Hahahahaha you made my evening
— Erick Kiplimo (@Kiplimo17) June 5, 2016
#HarambeeStars won a game…!? Scored two goals! There is hope. ⚽️ ⚽️
— ️mathieu️K-B️ (@itsbitok) June 5, 2016
Ball boys play a crucial role. The young Kenyans need to understand they can slow down opponents’ momentum. #HarambeeStars
— Watson Karuma (@watts2k) June 5, 2016
Breaking news. Harambee Stars have won a football match . I repeat. #HarambeeStars have won a football match!
— FERDINAND OMONDI (@FerdyOmondi) June 5, 2016
Finally #HarambeeStars win a match! I guess I am not dreaming
?????
— Wa-MaThaNgaNia (@Muhahami) June 5, 2016
Long balls against tall opponents. Pace from wingers & defensive mettle. And a supportive home crowd. Teamwork wins it for #HarambeeStars
— Watson Karuma (@watts2k) June 5, 2016
How consequential is today’s win?…Of late I lost track of their standing. #HarambeeStars
— Ahmedkadar (@Ahmedkadar1) June 5, 2016
Bring on Barcelona now!! #HarambeeStars can beat them much
— Vinnie (@vinny_wa) June 5, 2016
Waaaaaait….#HarambeeStars actually won a match!!!
?????? the miracles of 2016 just keep coming.
— Schea Of Sheba (@scheafferoo) June 5, 2016
Congrats #HarambeeStars. I know this rarely happens. Kudos to the lads
— Ali AwDoll (@AwDoll) June 5, 2016
#HarambeeStars did it!!!
Lesson: Never lose hope!… https://t.co/mCOhahA7Pe
— Julie Gichuru (@JulieGichuru) June 5, 2016
If only #HarambeeStars can do this repeatedly,folks will fill the stadium to watch them play.
— Collins Ogutu (@CKogutuh) June 5, 2016
Happy day..Nothing can spoil my mood. #HarambeeStars won..Some will say it is meaningless but the victory is crucial
for building the team
— Katami Michelle (@MichKatami) June 5, 2016
Happy day..Nothing can spoil my mood. #HarambeeStars won..Some will say it is meaningless but the victory is crucial
for building the team— Katami Michelle (@MichKatami) June 5, 2016
Watching news usikie #HarambeeStars won…. pic.twitter.com/3CmlBZBihO
— LukasYoung (@lukasYoung4) June 5, 2016
#HarambeeStars this guy Ayub Timbe pure class great goal pic.twitter.com/tZNMuWBpaG
— Raymond Kitunga (@RKitunga) June 5, 2016
#HarambeeStars this guy Ayub Timbe pure class great goal pic.twitter.com/tZNMuWBpaG
— Raymond Kitunga (@RKitunga) June 5, 2016
Finally we manage to win today.Buzzing.#HarambeeStars
— Man Utd (@TheAdongo) June 5, 2016
#HarambeeStars played quite well today. Thanks for the win. I had forgotten that you can actually win
— Luhya EMPEROR (@OmwamiFernandes) June 5, 2016
#HarambeeStars won? Wow!!! Congrats boys!!! pic.twitter.com/pTYXnSGbfN
— Kariuki Waweru (@Kariuki_Waweru) June 5, 2016
..and to those who bet against #HarambeeStars, poleni. Patriotism pays atime!
— Chisekana Jnr. (@I_Chesco) June 5, 2016
..and to those who bet against #HarambeeStars, poleni. Patriotism pays atime!
— Chisekana Jnr. (@I_Chesco) June 5, 2016
#HarambeeStars pic.twitter.com/JvWdGHeeHR
— evans evo (@evans_maiga) June 5, 2016
When you find out that #HarambeeStars won and you had put all your money on congo pic.twitter.com/qJen7C0F4N
— David.Tonny (@wanyigha) June 5, 2016
trying to figure out how #HarambeeStars won a match pic.twitter.com/h6391zu2IE
— mAinA° (@kenn_main) June 5, 2016
Some Kenyans though..When #HarambeeStars loses, the team is useless.
When the team wins, the victory is meaningless
Mko na ukiritimba sana
— Katami Michelle (@MichKatami) June 5, 2016
Ati #HarambeeStars won pic.twitter.com/uer4Tu2v3f
— Anchor (@SymohSez) June 5, 2016
Congrats to #HarambeeStars for winning and make some good money for me.
— Cap Kisavi Mutuku (@Kisavih) June 5, 2016
Congrats to #HarambeeStars for winning and make some good money for me.
— Cap Kisavi Mutuku (@Kisavih) June 5, 2016
Reach high, for the stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal. #HarambeeStars
— Martin Mwangii™ (@MartinMwangii) June 5, 2016
Wait, #HarambeeStars really won a match.. Now I believe in miracles
— bett cornelius (@Jerucorns) June 5, 2016
Wait, #HarambeeStars really won a match.. Now I believe in miracles
— bett cornelius (@Jerucorns) June 5, 2016
