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Kenya hit Tanzania to inch closer to Mapinduzi Cup final

Harambee Stars players celebrate their goal against Tanzania during their Mapinduzi Cup match at the Gombani Stadium in Zanzibar on January 7, 2025. 

Photo credit: Pool | FKF

By  John Ashihundu

Correspondent

NMG Sport

What you need to know:

  • The win propelled Kenya to the top of the standings with four points, tied with Burkina Faso, who secured a 1-0 victory over Tanzania earlier in the tournament.
  • Harambee Stars and Burkina Faso had previously played to a 1-1 draw in their opening match over the weekend. Stars have a superior goal difference.

Harambee Stars boosted their chances of qualifying for the Mapinduzi Cup final with an impressive 2-0 win over Tanzania at Gombani Stadium in Zanzibar on Tuesday evening.

The win propelled Kenya to the top of the standings with four points, tied with Burkina Faso, who secured a 1-0 victory over Tanzania earlier in the tournament. Harambee Stars and Burkina Faso had previously played to a 1-1 draw in their opening match over the weekend. Stars have a superior goal difference.

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