)
Burundi keeper Jonathan Nahimana warns teammates about Harambee Stars players including Kenneth Muguna ahead of their encounter on Friday.
Burundi’s first choice goalkeeper Jonathan Nahimana has expressed a desire to gain revenge over Harambee Stars, who beat them in the 2017 CECAFA Challenge Cup held in Kenya the last time they faced each other.
Nahimana, who has earned 34 caps for the Swallows, believes that both countries have what it takes to return to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and seal a ticket to the World Cup.
The Burundian national football team crossed the border to Kenya back in 2017 with hopes of clinching the CECAFA Senior Challenge.
)
08:00 - 05.06.2024
Harambee Stars: Five reasons why switching to a back three formation makes a lot of sense for Kenya ahead of AFCON 2027
Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has been hinting at switching to a back three formation for a while now, and here are five reasons why his thoughts make alot of sense.
Their quest for the regional title was well on course to the extent of navigating through the group, and quarter final stages of the tournament hosted in three cities: Machakos, Kakamega and Kisumu.
The Intamba m’Urugamba, loosely translated as the Swallows however met their match in Kenya in the semis, losing 1-0 in a match staged at the Moi Stadium in Kisumu, halting their dream.
Former AFC Leopards, Mathare United, Wazito and Bandari midfielder Whyvonne Isuza netted in the extra time to send the Harambee Stars to the final with Burundi, sadly crashing out of the tournament.
Revenge will be assuredly in the minds of the Swallows when they face Stars for the first time since the painful CECAFA defeat on June 7 in a 2026 World Cup Qualifier in Malawi.
)
06:00 - 05.06.2024
Misunderstood: Ex-Gor Mahia midfielder opens up on doping ordeal that got him four-year ban
Former Gor Mahia and Kenya U-23 midfielder Teddy Osok has opened up on his misunderstood doping ordeal that ended up seeing him suspended four four years.
No player in the Burundian provisional squad for the double World Cup Qualifiers in June understands what the CECAFA beating at the hands of Kenya meant or felt, better than goalkeeper, Jonathan Nahimana.
The experienced goalkeeper was in goal in the 2017 match and is expected to keep his place in next month’s duel against Kenya that will be played at the Bingu National Stadium.
Ahead of the contest, Nahimana, who has been the preferred starter for a long time, expects a tough match and a win for Burundi in the end.
“I still have memories of the CECAFA defeat to Kenya close to seven years ago. We meet again next month in a very important game,” the goalkeeper told Sports Boom
)
15:00 - 04.06.2024
Former Harambee Stars defender's plea to government as he bemoans Kenya's lack of FIFA-approved stadia
Former Harambee Stars defender makes future plea to government as Kenyan fans are denied opportunity to watch Burundi & Ivory Coast World Cup qualifiers at home.
“It will be a tough one as both teams are from the same region, and each will be pushing hard for a win.
“Our preparations are going on well as the local-based players and a few internationals are already in camp,” he said.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)