Kibet's hat-trick guides Kenya to Afcon U20 qualifiers 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.
Kenya topped the pool with 10 points, one more than second-placed Tanzania, while Sudan finished third with six points.
Rwanda and Djibouti followed in that order with four and zero points, respectively. In Group “B,” defending champions Uganda topped with seven points, one more than second-placed Burundi, while South Sudan finished fourth with three points ahead of winless Ethiopia.
Kenya’s dream to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Under-20 is alive after the Rising Stars progressed to the semi-finals of the Cecafa regional qualifiers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Tuesday.
Coached by Salim Babu, the team concluded their Group “A” matches in style, hammering Sudan 4-0 at Azam Sports Complex.
