Kenya’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations hopes extinguished after winless qualifier campaign

Kenya's U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hopes went up in smoke after they failed to win a single game, following a 1-1 draw against South Sudan in a CECAFA region qualifier staged at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Saturday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBrighton Nacheri struck deep into stoppage time; however, it was not enough to keep Kenya's hopes of reaching the CECAFA region qualifier semis alive.Kenya finished their Group C campaign with one point from two matches, behind already-qualified Burundi and level with South Sudan. South Sudan finish third on goal difference after the two sides shared the points, while Burundi had already secured top spot after beating both opponents.Kenyan duo finally cleared for Tanzanian Premier League actionThe three group winners and the best second-placed team advance to the semi-finals, meaning Kenya's one point leaves them unable to claim the final qualification place.Gilbert Selebwa's charges started brightly but showed early nerves, with South Sudan goalkeeper Nicholas Mogga called into action as Kenya looked to impose themselves.More to follow…

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