This archive report was first published on 9 September 2019.
On September 7, 2019, Harambee Stars coach Francis Kimanzi's first match back with the team ended in a 1-1 draw against Uganda.
Michael Olunga, who captained the team for the first time, and Kenneth Muguna stood out in the match, showcasing their leadership skills and potential to be key players for the team in the future.
Ogada Olunga, Michael's brother, took to Twitter to express his pride in his brother's performance, saying, 'It was an honour to captain the Kenya national team (Harambee Stars) for the first time in my career. The boys gave a good account of themselves. The future is positive Thank you for the support, we really appreciate???
Kenneth Muguna, the Gor Mahia captain, controlled the midfield for Harambee Stars, showcasing his acute passing and leadership skills. He found the net in the 51st minute to equalise for Kenya, with Eric Ouma making a good run on the left flank and finding Ayub Timbe, who dropped in a cross to the box that Muguna turned in for the equalizer.
Coach Francis Kimanzi made major changes from Sebastien Migne's preferred line-up during the African Cup of Nations and CHAN qualifiers, giving several players an opportunity to shine. He noted that he had to work on the team's slow start, but was happy with their performance and the progress they made.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has lined up two more friendlies for Harambee Stars next month; away to Libya in Morocco and a home game against Mozambique.
