This archive report was first published on 11 October 2019.
On the eve of their highly anticipated friendly match against Mozambique, Harambee Stars has intensified their training sessions at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi. The team, led by head coach Francis Kimanzi, is gearing up for the match scheduled for this Sunday.
According to Kimanzi, the training sessions have been productive, and the team's morale is high. He expressed confidence that if the team maintains its current form, they will be able to secure a positive result against Mozambique.
The friendly match against Mozambique is part of the build-up for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Kenya will face Egypt away, while Mozambique will take on Rwanda in the preliminary round qualifiers next month.
Kenya's national team has a history of success against Mozambique, having beaten them by a solitary goal in a friendly match played at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos in 2016. The team will rely on the services of foreign-based players, including Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama, Sweden-based defender Eric Ouma, and Zesco United striker Jesse Were, among others.
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Kenya currently lies 110 in the FIFA rankings, while Mozambique is in position 97.
