AFCON2019: KENYA RECORD THEIR FIRST EVER AFCON WIN AS THEY BEAT AMUNUIKE’S TANZANIA 3-2
Joseph Omoniyi
Kenya recorded their first ever win at the African Cup Of Nations as they came back twice to defeat Emmanuel Amunuike sides, Tanazania to revive their hope of advancing to the last 16 of the competition.
The Kenyan team had gone 1-nil down as early as 6 minute of the game Tanzanian Msuva kicked the ball into the net at close range, but equalised in the 39th minute via Olunga’s goal before opposition captain, Sammata cut short their celebration with a brilliant goal barely one minute later.
Kenya however came back into the game after no 8 shirt, Omollo headed in the second equaliser.
As Tanzania continued to press, Olunga completed his brace after he struck again in the 80th minute to put the Harambe stars ahead and gave them a win.
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