AFCON2019: Sebastian Migne Optimistic ahead of Senegal clash

Kenya national football team coach, Sebastian Migne has radiated optimism in Harambee Stars training camp ahead of their last Group C match in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that is slated for Monday 1st.

Migne’s boys started the campaign with a slow tone, losing their first match against Algeria but recorded a strong match against their immediate neighbours Tanzania in the highly anticipated ‘East Africa derby’ which they won 3-2 after a hard-fought footballing encounter.

Coach Sébastien Migné: Senegal is difficult, but we can do it

The win against Taifa Stars took the side to three points, the same as Senegal but with a superior goal difference against the same side, they will play on Monday.

“We know it will be difficult playing against the number one country in Africa (FIFA Rankings). But it was difficult as well when we came up against Ghana during qualification and we won. We can do it,” said coach Sébastien Migné.

The Star’s tactician further heaped praise on John Avire for his stellar performance in their first win over the neighbours Tanzania saying that it was necessary to add in more firepower when Kenya was trailing early in the early minutes of the match which bore fruits.

“I think it was a good decision. It was necessary to add a striker to partner Olunga upfront and Avire coming on gave Olunga much more freedom. Sometimes coaches are afraid of fielding young players in such matches but I’m not,” said Migné.

The Kenya vs Senegal last group match is crucial for both teams as the square it out for the second spot in the four-team Group C. Senegal lost their second match against Algeria and have a goal deficit to go ahead of Kenya.

Kenya will go for nothing less of a win when they face Senegal who have Sadio Mane back to the squad but a draw will come in handy still as it will qualify them for the next round as the best loser while still hoping Tanzania loses against Algeria or even records a raw.

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