CECAFA U18: Aldrine Kibet strikes as Kenya down Rwanda
By Joel Sang, November 28, 2023Aldrine Kibet was on the scoresheet as Kenya managed to defeat Rwanda 1-0 in a CECAFA U18 match in Kisumu on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
This is Kenya’s second win after their opening 5-0 win over Sudan, and that means the hosts have enjoyed an unblemished run so far.
Meanwhile, Kenya scored in the first half after they started strong against their rivals. Rwanda attempted to fight back with a number of ambitious attacks, but the host managed to keep them at bay.
Rwanda made a change when the second half began when Ndayishimiye was withdrawn and Olivier Rukundo was thrown into action.
Kenya’s head coach, Salim Babu, made his first change in the 57th minute when Duncan Oluoch and Humphrey Aroko came in for Louise Ingavi and Kibet, respectively.
The second change for Rwanda was made a few minutes later, when Jean-Paul Irakoze was given some minutes and Pascal Iradukunda came out.
Despite a late resurgence by the Rwandans, Kenya were able to hold onto their lead and take their tally to six points.
Pan African games
Meanwhile, CECAFA has confirmed that eighteen teams will compete in the zonal qualifiers of the Pan African Schools Football Championship.
According to the regional governing body, Kenya will also host the school games at the Moi International Sports Complex, Kasarani, from December 10 to 13.
Eleven boys teams and seven girls’ teams will compete in the three-day championship, with the winner in each category winning the ticket to represent the CECAFA zone at the Africa Schools Championship, expected to take place in April 2024.