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Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has praised the performance of Kenya’s under-18 team after they hammered Sudan 5-0 in the ongoing CEO Challenge Cup in Nairobi.
The Kenyan striker, who plays for Al-Duhail SC in Qatar, was following the match on his social media pages and posted the results on his Twitter and Instagram accounts.
He expressed his happiness and satisfaction with the young players, who showed great talent and skill in the tournament.
“Congratulations to our junior stars for their amazing win against Sudan. You have made us proud and shown the world that Kenya has a bright future in football. Keep up the good work and all the best in the remaining matches,” Olunga wrote.
Kenya scored through Luiz Ingavi, who is a former Goseta Boys striker based in the USA. Ingavi, who currently plays for Montverde Academy, where he joined in September 2023, netted two goals in the first half.
Aldrin Kibet added the third goal in the second half, before Tyrone Kariuki and Elly Owande completed the rout in the dying minutes of the game.
It was a wonderful display by the junior stars, who are looking to impress the national team selectors and secure a place in the senior squad.
The CEO Challenge Cup is a regional tournament that features eight teams from East Africa, namely Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan.
The tournament aims to showcase and nurture the talents of young players in the region and to prepare them for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Kenya is in Group A, alongside Uganda, Rwanda, and Sudan. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, which will be played on November 28, 2023.
The final will be held on November 30, 2023, at the Nyayo National Stadium.
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