‘Kenya’s Benni McCarthy converted long-distance runners to footballers! Come to Pirates’

Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars of Kenya topped CHAN's Group A with 10 points after three wins and a draw.

The latest triumph was on Sunday afternoon against Zambia, where they won by a solitary goal to deny Morocco the top spot. The North African nation beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 3-1 to finish second with nine points.

Kenya will now play Madagascar in the quarter-final to be played on Friday at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi, as Tanzania tackle the Atlas Lions in Dar es Salaam.

Have a look at the reactions after Benni engineered Kenya's progress to the last eight.

One day Benni will coach Bafana Bafana

So Benni McCarthy has converted the long-distance runners into footballers. What a coach –  Glen Mushwana 

We need you here at Orlando Pirates, Benni McCarthy, keep up the good work –  Jane Michael Rajane 

It's time for Tanzanians to face the real teams in this tournament. Morocco, do your thing now -Evans Visionz

I am so proud of you, Benni McCarthy. Continue representing South Africa and raising our flag high. One day, you will be the best coach of our national team, Bafana Bafana – Sabelo Mdlolo 

Zambia must send their players to play in Premier Soccer League clubs because this is embarrassing – Kenny Siya 

Kenya must thank Mzansi for giving them Benni

Credit to the Harambee Stars defense, conceding only one goal from this group of death is not a joke – Jah Van 

Zambians come back home fast, we experience load shedding together, the holiday is over – Stephen Sata

Kenya is like a seed, buried by many pundits even before kicking the ball, but it surprised everyone how well the team has performed at the onset of the rains – Peter Pitarito 

Kenya must thank South Africa for giving them coach Benni McCarthy – Jack Maverick 

We are proud Kenyans, we are proud Africans. We are indebted to South Africans for giving us Benni McCarthy – Vincent Icon Nyamache