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Kenyan lads to know 2025 Afcon U-20 fate in qualifier semis
Kenya’s striker Aldrine Kibet shoots the ball during their match against Sudan in the Cecafa U20 qualifiers at Azam Sports Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on October 15, 2024.
Photo credit: Pool | Cecafa
What you need to know:
- On Tuesday, Rising Stars thrashed Sudan 4-0 in the quarter-finals, with Spain-based midfielder Aldrin Kibet netting three goals, while Kevin Wangaya added another goal. Kibet plays for Nastic Academy.
- After the huge win against Sudan, Rising Stars coach Salim Babu said: “The semifinal against Burundi will not be an easy game. They’ve earned their place in the match, and we’ll need to be at our best to beat then and progress to the next stage. We will give it our all,” said Babu
Kenya needs to Beat Burundi Friday in the semi-finals of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Under-20 qualifiers so as to reach the final, effectively qualifying for the tournament proper.
The top two teams in the ongoing Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (Cecafa) region qualifiers in Dar es Salaam will qualify for 2025 Afcon Under-20 tournament.
