A solitary goal from Aldrine Kibet earned Kenya’s Under 18 boys’ national team, Junior Stars in their second match at the ongoing Cecafa regional football tournament at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu.
After beating Sudan 5-0, the Salim Babu said defeated Rwanda 1-0 to top A with six points when the 37th minute score made all the difference.
Kibet who plies his trade at Nastic Sports Academy in Spain’s increased his goal tally to two having scored in the 5-0 routing of Sudan in the opening game ahead of Friday’s final pool match against Somalia in Kakamega.
Following their victory, Kenya sealed a place in the CECAFA U18 Boys Championship have qualified into the semifinals of the eight nations tournament.
Rwanda’s coach Jean Baptiste said: “Kenya team was very strong defensively. We created many chances but did not utilize them. It’s normal in a game of football.” Rwanda will battle it out with Sudan on Friday at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu targeting to reach the semi finals.
In another pool A match, Somalia beat Sudan 3-0 at the same venue.