Kenya look to upset Senegal

Victor Wanyama of Kenya challenged by Mudathir Yahya of Tanzania during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Kenya and Tanzania at 30 June Stadium, Cairo, Egypt on 27 June 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

by Staff Reporter

Saturday Jun 29, 2019. 09:00

Kenya will take on Senegal in their last 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B match on Monday.

Kick-off is at 21h00 CAT.

The game is set to be played at the 30 June Stadium in the Egyptian city of Cairo.

The Harambee Stars secured a 3-2 victory over Tanzania in their second group match which was played on Thursday.

Kenya will book their place in the knockout phase if they record a victory against Senegal's Lions of Teranga.

Sebastien Migne, the Harambee Stars head coach, will be keen to mastermind a famous victory over Senegal.

Meanwhile, Senegal suffered a 1-0 defeat against Algeria in their second group match which was played in Cairo on Thursday.

The Lions of Teranga will advance to the round of 16 if they register a victory against the Harambee Stars.

Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse will be hoping to lead his side to their second victory in Egypt.

This will be the fourth encounter between Kenya and Senegal.

The Lions of Teranga have won two games and one match ended in a draw.