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Kenya earns historic Win Over DR Congo in CHAN debut

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Kenya earns historic Win Over DR Congo in CHAN debut
Photo by CAF Media  In a thrilling opening match of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024, Kenya marked their tournament debut with a statement 1-0 victory over two-time champions DR Congo. Austin Odhiambo’s decisive first-half strike proved to be the difference-maker in the tightly contested Group A opener. Photo by CAF Media  […]

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In a thrilling opening match of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024, Kenya marked their tournament debut with a statement 1-0 victory over two-time champions DR Congo.

Austin Odhiambo’s decisive first-half strike proved to be the difference-maker in the tightly contested Group A opener.

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The win not only showcased Kenya’s growing football prowess but also cemented their place on the continental stage.

DR Congo, despite dominating possession and creating scoring opportunities, failed to capitalize, extending their winless run in the competition to five matches.

Kenya’s next challenge will be against Angola on Thursday, while DR Congo will look to bounce back against Morocco.

Photo by CAF Media 

The historic win has set the tone for Kenya’s campaign, and the team will aim to build on this momentum in the upcoming matches.

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