By Peter Mwaura
Football Kenya Federation President Nick Mwendwa has rallied the national football team Harambee stars to give it their all when they take on Tanzania in their second group c encounter set to be played at the 30 June stadium tonight from 11 pm.
Tanzania were humbled by Senegal 2-0 in their group opener as Kenya lost to Algeria in a similar scoreline. Both teams will be keen to record maximum points keen to secure a round of 16 spot.
The build-up to this match has seen Kenyans and Tanzanians take it to social media on the hashtag #KENTAN with each of the divides claiming they will represent East Africa better.
A video of Regional Commissioner of Dar Es Salaam Paul Makonda is making rounds online with the commissioner saying they might have been beaten by Senegal but they will redeem themselves with Kenya.
In his exact words, he said, ” Asubuhi niomeongea na captain Samatta na nimewaambia ya kwamba tumuonyeshe Mheshimiw Rais kwamba tuko pamoja naye. Kwamba hata kama tumedondoka na Senegal tutanyanyuka na ndugu zetu wakenya. Na lazima watakiona” Here it the link. https://bit.ly/2FAt50O
Algeria will battle Senegal in an early group encounter set for 8 pm.
Will Harambee Stars prevail against Taifa Stars of Tanzania?