Rising Stars shine: Kenya beat Tanzania in U-20 Afcon qualifier
Kenya’s Beja Hassan (right) tussles for the ball with Tanzania’s Nickson Mosha during their Group “A” opening match of the Cecafa Under-20 Afcon qualifiers at the Kinondoni Municipal Council in Dar es Salaam on October 6, 2024.
Odhiambo burst into wild celebrations on 65 minutes after he extended Kenya’s lead with a shot to the centre of goal post.
The Highway Secondary School alumnae connected to a cross from Beja and with Mpemba not in sight, he slotted home easily.
Kenya on Sunday made a bright start to their campaign in the Cecafa Under-20 Afcon regional qualifiers, securing a 2-1 win over hosts Tanzania at the Kinondoni Municipal Council (KMC) Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Midfielders Kevin Wanganya and Andres Odhiambo scored in either half of the match to propel the “Rising Stars” to the top of Group “A”. Tanzania reduced the deficit late in the second half through Valentino Kusengama.
