This archive report was first published on 1 July 2019.
Kenya vs Senegal: Harambee Stars Coach Names Senegal as AFCON Favourites ¶
Kenya's Harambee Stars head coach Sebastien Migne has identified Senegal as the favourites to win the Africa Cup of Nations, ahead of their last group match against the Lions of Teranga on July 1, 2019.
Speaking to reporters in his press conference, Migne admitted that Senegal's star-studded team would be a difficult match for his side, but he was quick to add that he is ready to unleash his charges to face the Aliou Cisse-tutored side at the 30 June Stadium.
Senegal currently sit second above Kenya in the group with a superior goal difference, and both sides have three points each. Migne's comments come as Harambee Stars could welcome back the return of defensive duo Joash Onyango and Philemon Otieno ahead of their last AFCON Group C tie against Senegal.
Onyango missed the team's two openers against Algeria and Tanzania with an injury, as Otieno sat out against the East African nation with an ankle problem. However, the pair is now said to have resumed training and could be in line for a starting role against the Lions of Teranga.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) media liaison Barry Otieno divulged to Goal the two players are now in contention to feature in the decisive encounter.
"They have a lot of experience and in my opinion, they are one of the biggest favourites for the tournament. It will be a difficult match but at least we are ready," Migne said.
