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CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup: Kenya face Burundi, Uganda battle Zanzibar in semis

Without conceding any goal, Harambee Stars will face Burundi in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup semifinal after finishing top in pool A to avoid defending champions Uganda, who also finished top in pool B to be staged Kisumu stadium.

A solitary goal from AFC Leopards striker Vincent Oburu ensured top spot after Zanzibar lost their first match to invitees Libya, hence finishing second to face pool B leaders Uganda.

Hosts finished the group stage matches with eight points, one ahead of Zanzibar

Libya’s 1-0 win over Zanzibar in the early kick off handed Kenya a confidence boost of sorts as they knew they only needed a point to get t the last four. However, the pressure was for them to win and top the group.

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