Kenya U23 beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in Olympic qualifier first leg
Andreas Odhiambo's late strike gave Kenya's U23 side a 2-1 home win over Ivory Coast at Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday. The return leg is in Abidjan on November 17.
Kenya's U23 men's team beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday evening. The match was the first leg of a second-round qualifier. Capital FM calls the side the Rising Stars, while the Eastleigh Voice calls them the Emerging Stars. A cagey first half ended goalless. Substitute Henry Omollo put Kenya ahead in the 65th minute, Capital FM reported. According to the Eastleigh Voice, Lawrence Okoth helped set up the chance after a throw-in from Baron Ochieng. Omollo had come on as coach Antony Kimani searched for a breakthrough. The lead lasted nine minutes. Ivorian substitute Oumar Konate then finished well to make it 1-1. Kenya made a double change, bringing on Irad Mshindi and Stephen Ochieng. They also needed a save from their goalkeeper to stay level. Andreas…
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