Kenya Under 23 side, Emerging Stars, are in the semi finals of the COSAFA 2024 Championship following their 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in a match staged at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium on Tuesday.
After a goalless first half, the Ken Odhiambo side took a 54th-minute lead through Austine Odhiambo after an assist from clubmate and captain Rooney Onyango. It was a Gor Mahia affair as Benson Omala doubles Stars lead with 17 minutes remaining on the clock after pouncing on a long ball from goalkeeper Byrne Omondi.
With the win, Kenya finished Group B with 6 points, tied with Comoros. However, Comoros topped the group on goal difference, advancing to the semi-finals as Group B winners after beating Zambia 1-0 in another match staged at the same time.
Starting XI v Zimbabwe: 23. Byrne Omondi, 15.Amos Wanjala, 2.Sylvester Owino, 5.Alphonce Omija, 3.Geoffrey Onyango, 20.Chrispine Erambo, 19.Kayci Odhiambo, 10.Austine Odhiambo, 16.Rooney Onyango, 7.Hassan Beja, 22.Benson Ochieng
Substitutes: 1. Dolph Owino, 18.Ibrahim Wanzala, 6.Jeremy Bisau, 11.Aldrine Kibet, 12.William Gitamu, 21.Alfred Tanui, 14.Patrick Otieno, 8.Stanley Wilson, 9. Moses Shumah, 17.John Ochieng, 13.Elly Owande
