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Harambee Stars coach has made key changes to the lineup for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Ivory Coast, focusing on fresh strategy.
Harambee Stars take on Zimbabwe in their penultimate 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Friday evening.
This evening's clash carries great importance as Kenya must secure a win against the Zimbabweans to keep their hopes of qualifying for next year’s edition in Morocco alive.
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Spirits of redemption or regret? Can Harambee Stars finish Zimbabwe’s dream run?
Harambee Stars’ dream of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations hangs in the balance. Can they defeat Zimbabwe tonight and edge closer to breaking their footballing drought?
The two nations will be battling for the second spot in the group in their remaining two games.
Engin Firat's side dropped points in their last two AFCON qualifiers after losing two previous matches to Group J leaders, Cameroon, who have already qualified for the tournament.
The two sides could not be separated in their first meeting earlier in the qualifiers, with the Harambee Stars missing open goal-scoring opportunities in their goalless draw against the Warriors.
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Kenya must beat Zimbabwe at all costs to keep their 2025 AFCON qualifying hopes alive.
Kenya, like Zimbabwe, was disqualified from the previous edition of AFCON but has made a promising start to their campaign, earning three points from their first two matches in September.
The Harambee Stars will reach the end of their qualification hopes if they suffer defeat against Zimbabwe, while a win will take the battle for second place down to the final match of the group.
How they line up:
Starting XI: Byrne Omondi, Joseph Okumu, Abud Omar, Johnston Omurwa, Amos Nondi, Daniel Ayembe, Eric Ouma, Anthony Akumu, Rooney Onyango, Michael Olunga, Jonah Ayunga
Subs: Brian Bwire, Scriven Alfred, Marvin Nabwire, John Avire, Charles Momanyi, Leshan Mootian, Duke Abuya, Austine Odhiambo, Amos Wanjala.
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