Mapinduzi Cup: Why Kimanzi is assured of Harambee Stars’ win over Tanzania

Mapinduzi Cup: Why Kimanzi is assured of Harambee Stars’ win over Tanzania

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Harambee Stars interim head coach Francis Kimanzi is assured that his gamers can decide up a win towards Tanzania throughout their Mapinduzi Cup conflict.

Kenya and Taifa Stars will face off on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Zanzibar, and after a 1-1 draw towards Burkina Faso, Kimanzi explains why he foresees a primary win for his crew within the regional match.

Against Burkina Faso, he didn’t have a variety of gamers out there, however the stars have already teamed up with their teammates forward of the match that may begin from 7:00 pm.

The gamers who weren’t out there for the Burkina Faso sport have been Gor Mahia’s Rooney Onyango, Sylvester Owino, Austin Odhiambo, and Alphonce Omija. These gamers have been on a membership task because the document Kenya Premier League champions took on Kitara FC from Uganda when the Siaya Stadium was launched on January 2, 2025.

“We missed four key players against Burkina Faso, and it disrupted our depth and balance. It’s hard to maintain normalcy when such crucial players are unavailable. With all 24 players now present, they bring immense value to the team,” Kimanzi stated as quoted by a neighborhood media outlet.

Motivated camp

The former Mathare United and Wazito FC coach stated his gamers are motivated, particularly provided that these in Zanzibar know that they have been chosen from a bigger pool of stars.

“The players are highly motivated and eager to prove themselves. Being selected from a pool of 40 was no small feat—it reflects their hard work. Our role as the technical team is to support and encourage them to reach their full potential,” he added.

The Mapinduzi Cup has supplied Kenya an opportunity to organize for the upcoming CHAN match, which is able to happen in February, 2025.