Junior Stars battle Tanzania in Afcon qualifier
With two Cecafa slots available for the continental showpiece, Kenya needs to win today to book their ticket...
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Kenya's Under-17 national team, the Junior Stars, face Tanzania today in the semi-finals of the Afcon U17 qualifier at Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With two Cecafa slots available for the continental showpiece, a win would secure their qualification.
- The Junior Stars advanced as Group A runners-up, with their only loss being a 1-0 defeat to hosts Ethiopia.
- Coach William Muluya expressed confidence in the team's "fighting spirit" and commitment to reach the final.
- Kenya's campaign included a 1-1 draw against Somalia, a 2-1 comeback win over Rwanda, and a 2-0 victory against South Sudan.
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