Summary:
- Kenya’s Rising Stars secured a place in the semi-finals of the CECAFA U-20 Championship with a 4-0 win over Sudan.
- The team topped Group A with 10 points.
- Aldrine Kibet starred with a hat trick, and Kevin Wangaya added another goal.
- Kenya will face Burundi in the semi-finals on Friday.
Kenya’s Rising Stars have advanced to the semi-finals of the CECAFA U-20 Championship after a convincing 4-0 victory against Sudan. This win secured the top position in Group A, with the team finishing the group stage with 10 points.
The match took place at the Azam Stadium in Dar Es Salaam, where Kenya started strong. Aldrine Kibet opened the scoring with a header just two minutes into the game, converting a corner from Andreas Odhiambo.
Sudan threatened to equalize with a chance from Musa Hussein, but Kenya quickly regained control. In the 40th minute, Kibet scored again, showcasing a well-executed team play involving Baron Ochieng and William Gitama Mwangi to make it 2-0 at halftime.
After the break, Kenya maintained their dominance, creating multiple scoring opportunities. In the 58th minute, Kevin Wangaya took advantage of a defensive error by Sudan to net Kenya’s third goal. Kibet capped off his outstanding performance by completing his hat-trick in stoppage time.
With this impressive victory, Kenya’s Rising Stars are set to face Burundi in the semi-finals on Friday. The team aims to continue their strong form and secure a place in the finals of the tournament.
