Kenya Claimed A 2-1 Win Over Tanzania In A Friendly Tie Played At Nyayo Stadium On Monday. – By Madellene Kalunda.
Erick Kapaito and Abdalla Hassan scored to ensure the Harambee Stars registered a second consecutive win after beating South Sudan 1-0 in the initial friendly.
Ayub Lyanga scored the only goal for the Taifa Stars, who have engaged in their first test game ahead of the upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Kapaito, who is leading the FKF Premier League top scorers’ chart with 14 goals, hit the post at 16 minutes but found the back of the net in the 20th minute. His first for the senior national side.
The Kariobangi Sharks striker connected with a cross from Lawrence Juma from the right wing and headed past Juma Kaseja for the opener.
Kenya would have doubled the lead in the 23rd minute had Kevin Kimani’s free-kick from outside the penalty area not hit the woodwork.
Kaseja, who was preferred to Metacha Mnata of Yanga SC, was well-beaten in the process but Tanzania had to thank him for saving them from conceding a second goal.
Whyvonne Isuza went a superb solo run and passed onto Elvis Rupia but the striker’s layoff was poor and was intercepted by Israel Mwenda who cleared the danger.
The Cecafa nations will face off again on March 18 as they intensify preparations ahead of decisive Afcon qualifiers.
