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Consequently, former Kenyan international attacker Boniface Ambani raised concerns and criticized McCarthy's lineup selection after the match at home.
''In the last match, we played against Gambia, We had scoring chances but we didn't take them,'' Ambani said as per People Daily.
''I think Kenya's Technical Bench and Benni himself succumbed to the pressure of fans. According to me. It would be wise to go with the squad he used against Gambia, and bring in the firepower of the substitutes he used in that match.
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''On social media after the Gambia game, everybody was saying the team that played against Gambia in the second half is the team that is supposed to start.
''When I went to the stadium, I saw the same thing, It actually happened. I think succumbing to pressure from fans isn't that good. You need to know what you want as a coach.''
However, Ambani was impressed with the team's performance and adamant that the UEFA Pro Coaching Licence holder and his charges will turn things around soon
''The lads however went down fighting in the tie. Benni himself is a striker and I'm 100 per cent sure he knows what he is supposed to do and how to pick it up from here,'' he added.