Kenya’s Emerging Stars produced an impressive display as they thrashed Tanzania U23 4–1 in the first leg of the U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.
Paul Osama, Lawrence Okoth, Kevin Wangaya and Kelly Madada were on target for Kenya, who took firm control of the tie with a commanding home victory.
The result gives the Emerging Stars a significant advantage heading into the second leg, as they look to secure progression to the next stage of the qualification campaign.
The return leg is scheduled for October 6 in Tanzania, where Kenya will aim to protect their three-goal advantage and complete the job.