Harambee Stars shares spoils with South Sudan in CHAN qualifiers – Folks Every day
South Sudan nationwide crew got here from behind to seize a degree in opposition to Harambee Stars within the return leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers.
Harambee Stars opened the scoring within the tenth minute after the skipper of the day, midfield maestro Austin Odhiambo found the back of the net.
However, Engin Firat’s costs gave away their lead within the forty third minute when Bright Stars levelled.
Despite a spirited combat from Harambee Star’s aspect within the recreation which was performed on the Mandela National Stadium in Namboole, Uganda, they settled for a 1-1 draw on the full-time whistle.
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Kenya exits
Following the draw, Kenya has exited the 2025 CHAN qualifier and South Sudan will now face Rwanda within the final hurdle with the winner on mixture securing a ticket to the match set to run between February 1, 2025, to February 28, 2025.
Despite the lacklustre efficiency, Harambee Stars will participate within the 2024 CHAN competitors courtesy of being hosts alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
Before the match, Firat had freshened up his aspect by calling 11 new gamers whereas axing 13 others. The Turkish gaffer famous that the choice was to permit different gamers to showcase their expertise forward of CHAN competitions subsequent yr.
In their earlier encounter with South Sudan, Firat boys went down 2-0. Despite assurances that their ticket to the primary match can be safe, head coach Firat’s squad was visibly outmatched by the Bright Stars, who capitalized on their momentum and residential benefit.
South Sudan broke by within the second half with two fast objectives from Ezibon Malish and Yohanna Paulino, sealing the victory and placing Kenya’s hopes in jeopardy.
The loss marked Kenya’s second defeat to South Sudan inside a yr. The defeat raised considerations as South Sudan is ranked 66 locations under Kenya.
