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Aldrine Kibet, who landed in Nairobi on Tuesday, netted Rising Stars' goal during their 1-1 draw with Kenya Police in a friendly match on Tuesday as the side prepares to jet out to Egypt for the U-20 AFCON.
Kenya U20 head coach Salim Babu has voiced his satisfaction with his side’s progress as they gear up for the upcoming U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a spirited 1-1 draw in a friendly match against Kenya Police FC on Wednesday morning at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
The Rising Stars are fine-tuning their preparations ahead of the continental tournament, which kicks off on Sunday, 27 April in Egypt. Kenya have been drawn into a challenging Group C alongside reigning champions Senegal, Zambia, and Sierra Leone, with their campaign set to begin against the latter on Thursday, 1 May.
Wednesday’s friendly offered a valuable test, with both sides putting on a competitive display. The first half saw the junior side create several promising openings, but they were initially unable to convert their chances.
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The deadlock was broken just before the interval, when Aldrine Kibet—who had only arrived in Nairobi the previous day—made an instant impact after coming off the bench, firing home a composed low finish to hand the U20s the lead.
However, Kenya Police FC levelled matters in the second half through experienced midfielder Duncan Otieno, who rose highest to nod home a corner, ensuring the contest ended all square.
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Speaking after the match, Babu struck an optimistic tone, hailing his players’ commitment and readiness for the tournament.
“We are ready. The boys showed a real competitive edge today. There are plenty of positives to take from this game and the other matches we’ve played. If we were to kick off our campaign tomorrow, I believe we’d be prepared and hungry to go for all three points,” he said.
The team is set to depart for Morocco next week for a ten-day training camp, which will serve as the final phase of their tournament preparations. Babu revealed that the focus during the camp will shift from conditioning to fine-tuning tactical details.
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“Once we finalise the squad, Morocco will be all about refining the finer aspects. The hard graft has been done — the lads have trained excellently and demonstrated real dedication. Now it’s about sharpening our execution ahead of the first match,” he explained.
Before heading to North Africa, the Rising Stars will play one final warm-up fixture on home soil, taking on FKF Premier League outfit Tusker FC this Saturday, again at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
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