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Perfect start for Rising Stars as Kenya edge Tanzania in Cecafa U20 opener

By Washington Onyango | 2yrs ago

Rising Stars players line up before their match against Tanzania.[Courtesy]

Rising Stars have opened their AFCON U20 CECAFA Qualifiers campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tanzania in Group A.

The match, held at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Sunday, showcased Kenya's resilience and determination as the team secured their first three points of the competition.

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