Harambee Stars Will Beat Tanzania, No Penalties - Migne

2nd August 2019 - by Erick Ochieng

However, the French tactician admitted he already has pressure to deliver in front of the home fans who are expected to throng the Kenya’s football cathedral after Football Kenya Federation slashed the ticket prices earlier this week

Clifton Miheso during Harambee Stars training in Nairobi on August 2, 2019. PHOTO/ FKF

SUMMARY

He said he is optimistic for victory after forcing the opponents with a barren draw at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam last weekend
The coach’s sentiments were echoed by Kenya Commercial Bank FC defender Michael Kibwage who added that their morale at the camp is high
Kenya battled to beat Tanzania 3-2 in the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt, inspired by a brace from Japanese-based striker Michael Olunga

NAIROBI, Kenya- Harambee Stars head coach Sébastien Migné has ruled out penalties in the second leg of Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) Qualifier against Tanzania at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani in Nairobi on Sunday.

He said he is optimistic for victory after forcing the opponents with a barren draw at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam last weekend.

“We expect to win this game, the match will not go into penalty shoot-out,” Migné declared at the team’s training base in the capital on Friday.

“I’m trying to develop the squad offensively. We also have to be strong defensively, and also compact and balanced in the midfield,” he underscored.

However, the French tactician admitted he already has the pressure to deliver in front of the home fans who are expected to throng the Kenya’s football cathedral after Football Kenya Federation slashed the ticket prices earlier this week.

“I’m hoping the stadium will be full, this will be good for us as it will put pressure on us to perform as the hosts.I believe the playing unit will be up to the task as they have greatly improved in the last ten days we have been in the camp,” he highlighted.

The coach’s sentiments were echoed by Kenya Commercial Bank FC defender Michael Kibwage who added that their morale in training is high.

“We are already motivated, not to mention the home advantage. If we didn’t concede a goal in Tanzania then it’s victory that awaits us here on Sunday,” Kibwage emphasised.

AFC Leopards SC midfielder, Whyvone Isuza said they will try to win the fixture to give Kenyans a perfect gift this August.

“We have a plan which is to maintain a clean sheet and strive to get one or two goals. Our supporters will make a big difference if they attend the game,” Isuza noted.

Kenya battled to beat Tanzania 3-2 in the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt, inspired by a brace from Japanese-based striker Michael Olunga.

Final CHAN Squad

Goalkeepers

James Saruni (Ulinzi Stars), John Oyemba (Kariobangi Sharks)

Defenders

Johnstone Omurwa (Mathare United), David Owino (Mathare United), Benard Ochieng (Wazito), Mike Kibwage (KCB), Joash Onyango (Gor Mahia)

Midfielders

Duke Abuya (Kariobangi Sharks), Whyvone Isuza (AFC Leopards), Dennis Odhiambo (Sofapaka) ©, Kenneth Muguna (Gor Mahia), Ibrahim Shambi (Ulinzi Stars), Musa Masika (Wazito), Teddy Osok (Wazito), Abdalla Hassan (Bandari), Samuel Onyango (Gor Mahia), Cliffton Miheso (Kenya Police), Patillah Omoto (Kariobangi Sharks)

Forwards

Sydney Lokale (Kariobangi Sharks), Enosh Ochieng (Ulinzi Stars), Piston Mutamba (Wazito), Nicholas Kipkirui (Gor Mahia)