Kenya U23 captain Kevin Wangaya has cautioned his teammates against complacency as the Emerging Stars prepare to face Tanzania U23 in the second leg of their 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) first-round qualifier at the Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWangaya insists the tie is not over despite Kenya carrying a commanding 4-1 advantage from the first leg played at Nyayo Stadium on Monday, 28 September.##NAJAVA_MECA_10007615##The second leg is scheduled to kick off at 4 PM (EAT), with Kenya needing to protect their three-goal cushion to advance to the second round.The Emerging Stars produced an impressive display in Nairobi, with Paul Osama, Lawrence Okoth, Wangaya and Kelly Madada getting on the scoresheet to put Anthony Kimani's side in a strong position heading into the return leg.However, Wangaya has urged his teammates to approach the match with the same focus and intensity, warning that Tanzania will be a different proposition on home soil.Harambee Stars attacker opens Segunda Division goal account as Celta fall to Sporting GijónThe captain also provided an update on the mood in the Kenyan camp, saying the players remain focused and are working hard in training while acknowledging the advantage Tanzania will have in front of their home supporters."I think the mood so far is good. We are training so hard because it's not done yet. We also need to go to Tanzania and get the three points. Of course, it won't be easy because Tanzania is a good team, and they'll have an advantage because they're at home. Harambee Stars legend Dennis Oliech lands role at FKFSo, I think we are preparing well in training. The coach is giving us more information, and I think the boys are also up to the task."Wangaya added that the Emerging Stars are targeting another victory in Dar es Salaam, despite expecting a difficult encounter."We know it won't be easy, but we'll do our best and try to get the three points. That's a dream for everyone in the team. We've had a conversation before; we've had a team talk, and everyone is looking forward to it. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10006889##So we are all excited, and we are so happy for that because it won't be easy, but with God and the team we have, we believe everything is possible."Kenya will advance to the second round if they hold on to their aggregate advantage. The winner of the tie will face Côte d'Ivoire in the next round.The 2027 U23 AFCON will be staged in Egypt and will also serve as the qualifying tournament for the Olympic Games, giving the Emerging Stars further motivation to progress in the competition.Wounded Harambee Stars seek to extend dominance over Rwanda in friendly encounter
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