On another note. It was refreshing to engage in a discussion with people who understand what it takes for a country to become succesful at football. Some of the previous discussions I had with some wazuans was akin to talking to a brick wall.

I am glad to see that many Wazuans understand how good governance, youth structures and support for clubs will result in better fortunes for the national team.

The battle was lost in Nairobi. After scoring an early goal at home, Harambee Stars started playing as if they were playing for 3pts.
Since beating/drawing with Cape Verde away was always going to be difficult, the coach should have instructed his boys to go out and try to score at least a second goal. However our players appeared contented with a 1-0 scoreline as if what was at stake were 3pts. I blame the Coach for lack of tactical awareness.

Is this a serious statement...?

The battle was lost due to poor organization:
1. Player morale was low due to shabby treatment by FKF and the ministry of sports
2. Preparations were non-existent. The team did not even play friendlies.
3. The team arrived on Praia mere hours before the game. You cannot arrive hours before a game and expect to play well. Players need adequate rest and sleep in the day before the game.

If you watched Watford V Man U match last weekend, you might understand my statement better. After scoring an early goal, just like Harambee Stars did, Man U decided to waste time by playing possession football largely achieved via square and back passes, and failing/refusing to commit bodies forward. They did all these at the expense of going for a killer second goal which would have put the match to bed.

As fate would have it, Watford scored a very late penalty to tie the game. Thankfully Man U being Man U, they were able to squeeze in a second goal at the death. Had the game ended in a draw, it would have been criminal to say that Man U didn't have the ability to win the game comfortably.