Kenya shape-up ahead of tricky game against Uganda

The Harambee Stars under coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee have stepped up preparations ahead of a tricky FIFA World Cup 2022 match against arch-rivals Uganda Cranes.

It will be a true East African battle when the two sides face-off as the Nyayo Stadium on Thursday in the Group E match.

Although Kenya have not had any build up matches ahead of the game, Uganda beat Ethiopia Premier League champions Fasil Kenena 1-0 and lost 2-1 to the Walias of Ethiopia.

However, Kenya’s head coach Mulee has said making a winning start would be good for the team. “In such qualifiers it is always good to start with a win more so when playing at home. But matches between Kenya and Uganda are always very tight,” he added.

Kenya will look to their skipper Michael Olunga and the other professionals like Ian Otieno, Eric Ouma, Richard Odada and  Masud Juma to do the magic, while Uganda look to the experienced due of Emmanuel Arnold Okwi and Khalid Aucho to guide the team.

In the last six matches between the two nations, Kenya have managed one win, Uganda have won twice while the other three have ended in draws.

After facing off this week, Kenya will travel to face Rwanda, while Uganda will host Mali at the St. Marys Stadium, Kitende.