Kenya U23 coach outlines concerns ahead of U23 AFCON qualifier against Ivory Coast
Kenya U23 head coach Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani has admitted that his side must address its defensive frailties ahead of a crucial two-legged encounter against Côte d’Ivoire in the second round of the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKimani is particularly concerned by the number of goals conceded in the previous round, insisting that his players must improve defensively if they are to overcome the West Africans and move closer to qualification for the continental tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088104##Kenya advanced to the second round after edging neighbours Tanzania 5-4 on aggregate. They secured a convincing 4-1 victory in the first leg at home before suffering a 3-1 defeat in the return fixture in Tanzania, with their advantage from the opening match proving decisive.However, the four goals conceded across the two encounters have left Kimani with plenty to address ahead of the tougher challenge against Côte d’Ivoire.“Conceding fo..