Kenya’s hopes of taking part in the Africa Nations Championship once again went up in smoke after Harambee Stars were eliminated in first round of qualifiers.
Taifa Stars avenged their Africa Cup of Nations loss to Kenya when they beat Harambee Stars 4-1 in post-match penalties in Nairobi on Sunday.
Perhaps a sign that fans are losing hopes in their own national team due to persistent poor performance; the seats were empty despite the match tickets selling at Sh100.
The few Tanzanian fans squeezed in one corner of the Safaricom Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and made much noise as Kenyans watched their national team bundled out of the tournament.
Coach Sebastien Migne fielded Kariobangi Sharks forward Duke Abuya on the wing, leaving out speedy winger Clifton Miheso.
David Owino was restricted to the bench.
Another Sharks player Sydney Lokale was preferred up front in the match dominated by the hosts.
The French tactician’s tactical approach has been questioned in almost every game.
The Kenyans could only score one of their four penalties the teams settled for a barren draw in regulation time.
Mike Kibwage’s penalty was saved while Joash Anyango fired over the bar before Hamisi Aiyee hit the decisive penalty for a 4-1 final score.
Tanzania will now face Sudan in the second round of qualifiers.
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