Kenya vs Ghana Prediction,Betting Tips and preview
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Kenya vs Ghana Prediction,Betting Tips and preview
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Kenya's Harambee Stars will play hosts to Black Stars of Ghana at Moi International sports centre Kasarani for Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers.
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The hosts had a fault start losing their first qualifier away at Sierra Leon 2-1 and are third on the group with zero points.
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This will be the first official match for New head Coach Sebastian Migne who took charge back in May.
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Since then he has been involved in five friendly matches including four that Harambee stars featured in a tournament in India.
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They did win two games against New Zealand and Taiwan and lost twice to hosts India.
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Ghana on the other started their campaign on higher note with a convincing win at home whipping Ethiopia 5-0.
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The Black stars have been in fine form since then and are undefeated in their last seven matches heading into this tie.
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Most of the visitors friendly have been high profile having faced tougher opponents with Iceland and Japan coming recently.
Team news
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England based midfielder Victor Wanyama is a big miss for Harambee Stars having been ruled out with a Knee injury while speedy winger Ayub Timbe is suspended for this one.
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M.Mariga ,Paul Were and George Blackberry Odhiambo are other big names missing from the squad having not reported to the camp.
Final 24 man squad:
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Goalkeepers:Patrick Matasi, Farouk Shikalo and Ian Otieno.
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Defenders:Philemon Otieno, Jockins Atudo, Dennis Odhiambo, Joash Onyango, Benard Ochieng, Abud Omar, David Ochieng, Eric Ouma, Joseph Okumu, Musa Mohammed and David Owino.
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Midfielders:Francis Kahata, Abdallah Hassan, Anthony Akumu, Eric Johanna, Ismail Gonzalez and Johanna Omollo.
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Forwards:Piston Mutamba, Jesse Were, Michael Olunga and Ovella Ochieng.
Probable line up 4-4-2: Patrick Matasi; Jockins Atudo, Abud Omar David Ochieng David Owino; Anthony Akumu, Johanna Omollo. Eric Johanna, Ovella Ochieng;Jesse Were, Michael Olunga
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The Ayews brothers are missing from the squad with Asmoah an injury scare for Ghana
Prediction Verdict
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Harambee stars coach stated that the upcoming game was not crucial compared to the double header against Ethiopia they will play after the Ghana suggesting that he has already seen the bigger picture.
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Two teams qualify from a group and a draw will be good enough for Kenya and Migne sees Ethiopia as the closest rival for the 2nd spot with Ghana assured of the first spot and they also have the advantage of welcoming Seore Leon at home.
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Ghana have the technical quality to prevail the hostile environment in Kasarani and should win this tie comfortably.
Recommended bets:
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Ghana win
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Over 1.5 goals