The Kenya vs Senegal international friendly match will be played on Tuesday, November 18.
The game will be staged at Turkey’s Mardan Stadium.
Kick-off is set for 6:00 PM EAT, and the match will be broadcast live on KBC Channel One.
Harambee Stars are set to face Senegal on Tuesday, November 18 in a highly anticipated FIFA International Friendly at Turkey’s Mardan Stadium.
Kenya’s second assistant coach Antony ‘Modo’ Kimani is confident the national team is ready for the challenge, with kick-off scheduled for 6:00 PM EAT,and the match will be broadcast live on KBC Channel One.
Speaking ahead of the encounter, Kimani stated that it is a valuable opportunity for the team to play one of Africa’s best sides, as it will provide significant learning for both the players and the technical staff.
“We are very fortunate to play one of the big teams in Africa, and it’s going to be a great learning experience for both the technical bench and the players.
The players, I can say, are highly motivated; they are looking forward to that task, and I’m confident they are ready,” Kimani stated.
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Harambee Stars enter this match aiming to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea last Friday at the Emir Complex in Antalya.
The Benni McCarthy-led squad is using these high-profile friendlies to test themselves as part of their long-term preparation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027, which they will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.
Meanwhile, the former African champions, Senegal, enter this match following a 2-0 defeat to Brazil in another high-profile friendly on Saturday at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
While Kenya has no major tournaments on the immediate horizon, the Lions of Teranga are using these matches to prepare for the rapidly approaching AFCON 2025, which will be held in Morocco this December.
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Kimani revealed the team has focused intensely on improving their offensive play to ensure they convert the chances they create, having faltered several opportunities against Equatorial Guinea.
We have been working on the boys’ attacking prowess and practicing how we can find the back of the net, while also instilling the importance of composure when they get good opportunities in the final third.
I am certain that when we get such clear chances against Senegal, we are going to do better,” he explained.
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Assistant coach Kimani confident Harambee Stars are ready to counter Senegal’s threat
The former Kenya international stated that while he respects the threat posed by Pap Thiaw side, he is confident his team is prepared to counter them and showcase their own capabilities.
I know the boys understand the task at hand, and we are looking forward to the match. We are really well-prepared. Yes, they are the favorites, but we are a strong team as well.
They might have won the AFCON, and they might have big players in major leagues, but the boys we have in camp are waiting for their big break. This is a match that will give them an opportunity to show what they are capable of,” he reiterated.
These two sides have met five times since 1990, with Kenya yet to secure a victory or even score a goal. Senegal has won four of those encounters, with one match ending in a goalless draw.
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