Kenya's Emerging Stars delivered a commendable group stage performance, securing two decisive 2-0 victories over Zambia and Zimbabwe, though a crucial loss to Comoros ultimately prevented their advancement in the COSAFA Cup.
Goals by Gor Mahia Benson Omalla and Austine Odhiambo helped Kenya ease past Zimbabwe
Kenya's Emerging Stars will face herculean task this afternoon against a Zimbabwe side that is yet to concede in two matches
Kenya hopes of making the knockout stages now hinge on them defeating Zimbabwe in their final group match on Tuesday.
This will be Harambee Stars U23's second match in the ongoing COSAFA Cup after overcoming Zambia 2-0 in their opening match
Emerging Stars next game is against Comoros on Sunday afternoon at the Wolfson Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Kenya was invited as a guest team for the Southern Africa tournament and opted to send an U23 National side.
Manchester United edged bitter rivals Manchester City 2-1 at Wembley to lift the FA Cup
Manchester City and Manchester United face off in the FA Cup this evening from 5PM EAT
Amad Diallo scored the winner as Manchester United knocked out Liverpool to advance to the semi-finals of the FA Cup on Sunday evening
The Gunners are set for a 13-day break following the Cup tie but a draw at the Emirates Stadium would mean the two sides having to meet at Anfield again.
The 32 ties are scheduled to take place on the first weekend of January, from Friday, January 5, to Monday, January 8, with the final set for May 25, 2023, at Wembley Stadium.