Kenya’s Rising Stars beat Burundi at the semifinals to book Tanzania at the ongoing CECAFA Under 20 championships in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The Salimu Babu coached side thrashed Burundi 4-0 in the second semifinal match to book the hosts who came from a goal down to win 2-1 after enjoying home fans in the first semifinal.
After a goalless draw in the first half, the second half belonged to Kenya when Lawrence Okoth opened the score in the 52nd minute before Hassan Kitsao doubled in the 68th minute.
Super striker Aldrine Kibet made it 3-0 in the 70th minute as Louise Ingavi sealed the 4-0 victory in the 90+4 minutes to.
Uganda scored first Brian Toto scored first for Uganda as Tanzanian Sabri Kondo leveled the score to 1-1, forcing the match into the 30 minutes extra time as Jammy Jammy sealed the victory for the hosts.
Kenya and Tanzania will renew their rivalry just like in their pool A match when Kenya beat the hosts 2-1.