Kenya’s Rising Starlets Take Narrow Edge Over Tanzania in World Cup Qualifier | ACS
The Rising Starlets didn’t have it easy. The game was tight from the opening minutes, with Tanzania pressing high and forcing Kenya into hurried clearances, while the midfield battle dragged the tempo down and kept chances rare. One mistake could have flipped everything.
Kenya found the breakthrough midway through the match after sustained pressure finally cracked Tanzania’s back line. A quick move, a loose ball in the box, then the finish. Just enough. From there, it became about survival.
Tanzania pushed hard for an equalizer, throwing numbers forward and testing Kenya’s defensive shape, especially late on. Kenya stayed compact, soaked up pressure, and relied on disciplined defending and timely interceptions to protect the lead.
The result gives Kenya a narrow advantage heading into the second leg, but nothing close to safety. A single goal in Nairobi would change the entire equation, and both teams know it.
Football Kenya Federation officials say preparations for the return fixture are already underway, with expectations of a packed stadium as fans rally behind the Rising Starlets. Tanzania, meanwhile, will travel knowing they are still very much alive in the tie, with everything to play for when the two sides meet again in Nairobi.
