{"id":30383,"date":"2023-06-21T12:04:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T12:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/olunga-dejected-after-harambee-stars-shocking-loss-to-mauritius"},"modified":"2023-06-21T12:46:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T12:46:30","slug":"olunga-dejected-after-harambee-stars-shocking-loss-to-mauritius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/olunga-dejected-after-harambee-stars-shocking-loss-to-mauritius","title":{"rendered":"Olunga dejected after Harambee Stars&#8217; shocking loss to Mauritius"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has expressed his disappointment following the team&#8217;s unexpected 1-0 loss to Mauritius in the final match of the Four-Nations tournament held on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the setback, Olunga remains determined to regroup and lead the team to come back stronger in future competitions. In a heartfelt message shared across his social media platforms, Olunga expressed his feelings about the outcome of the match.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gutted with the result last evening but will regroup and bounce back stronger,&#8221; Olunga wrote, clearly disappointed by the unexpected turn of events.<\/p>\n<p>The loss was a bitter pill to swallow for the captain and the entire Harambee Stars squad, who had high hopes of ending the tournament on a victorious note.<\/p>\n<p>The match between Harambee Stars and Mauritius was staged at the Cote D&#8217;Or Complex just on the outskirts of the capital Port Louis and was witnessed by enthusiastic fans from the host nation.<\/p>\n<p>The tension was palpable as the teams battled for dominance on the pitch, with spectators eagerly anticipating a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>However, in a surprising turn of events, Mauritius managed to secure a famous victory, stunning the Kenyan team and fans alike. Harambee Stars displayed commendable performances in the two matches played in the tournament showcasing their talent and dedication.<\/p>\n<p>Olunga&#8217;s words will likely resonate with the entire squad, who will draw strength from his unwavering determination and use it to fuel future success.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth mentioning that the Sunday clash was the recent match between the two nations, with the last being a two-legged 2018 World Cup qualifier. Kenya thrashed Mauritius 5-2 away in the first leg, while the second leg ended in a barren draw at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\">Lesotho<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has expressed his disappointment following the team&#8217;s unexpected 1-0 loss to Mauritius in the final match of the Four-Nations tournament held on Sunday. Despite the setback, Olunga remains determined to regroup and lead the team to come back stronger in future competitions. 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