Young Zebras survive Kenya scare

It was near yet so far for the Kenyan national Under-23 team after they beat Botswana 4-1 in a return leg of the Africa Youth Championships match at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.

Despite the win, Kenya bowed out of the competition as their opponents had won 3-0 in the first leg and go through on the away goal rule. Going into the match with a huge deficit, the Kenyan boys were the more urgent side. Michael Olunga headed the ball to Collins Shivachi, but Goitseone Phoko in the Botswana goal came out quickly to block the danger and was injured in the process.

Then Victor Ndinya was cautioned for diving inside the Botswana penalty area as the home side upped the pressure in search for the opening goal. It was to come in the 20th minute when Olunga scored with a powerful finish and had the sparse crowd on its feet.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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