D-day as Mares target historic WAFCON berth

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Mares looking for a historic WAFCON berth

The Mares are geared up for the WAFCON 2024 finals, aiming for a historic second continental showpiece. Their expectations match the nationwide anticipation of rising temperatures.

This afternoon, they face Kenya in the second leg of the WAFCON 2024 final round at the National Stadium. Success in this match would mark them as the first national team to achieve this feat.

The Mares' potential accolade would outshine the Zebras' and Diamond Zebras' accomplishments, both having reached the AFCON finals once. The local fanbase gained confidence after the Mares' 1-1 draw with the Harambee Starlets in the first leg in Kenya.

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D-day as Mares target historic WAFCON berth

The Mares are geared up for the WAFCON 2024 finals, aiming for a historic second continental showpiece. Their expectations match the nationwide anticipation of rising temperatures.

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