Emerging Stars head coach Ken Odhiambo has opined that they shot themselves on the foot after seeing his side fall in the hands of Comoros by two goals to zero in their second match of the ongoing COSAFA Cup played on Sunday at the Wolfson Stadium, South Africa.Affane Said Djambae scored on either side of half time; the first one a penalty in the 34th minute and the second coming just four minutes after the break to give Comoros the much needed three points.Kenya Police provide transfer update on Kenneth Muguna with contract nearing conclusionKenya who looked like outright favorites before the match after defeating defending champions Zambia 2-0 in their opening match of the tournament could not replicate that result and form and looked to struggle from the beginning of the match.Gor Mahia fullback Paul Ochuoga who was brought in for Geoffrey Onyango of Kariobangi Sharks in the only change to the starting eleven from Match Day One received his first booking in the 12th minute after committing a foul. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8186103##Kenya’s woes were compounded when Ochuoga brought down Kassim Hadji in the penalty box forcing the referee to point to the spot and handed him his second yellow of the match to send the Gor Mahia defender for an early shower.In his post match press conference, a disappointed Odhiambo saw their woes as self-inflicted.##NAJAVA_MECA_8186095##“We shot ourselves on the foot today (Sunday). We allowed Comoros to take control of the game from the start. It was a silly penalty and a silly red card but this is football and we learn from the mistakes. I can’t blame the player because he is still young and is still learning.” said Odhiambo.The coach also reiterated the idea that this tournament was also part of learning and identifying the young talents that he can add to the senior team.“Our aim was to see if we can get one or two players into the senior team and we are still learning everyday. We are seeing the different levels here at COSAFA and I think this is the best learning moment.” said Odhiambo.COSAFA Cup: Ten-man Emerging Stars stopped by Comoros in second pool gameThe result now means that Kenya must win the last match against group leaders Zimbabwe and hope that Comoros do not win against Zambia if they are to have a chance to qualify for the semi finals.“In our last game, we have to get the three points. That is the only solution. This will be the most difficult match because we need to score more goals considering our goal difference.” he added.The match against Zimbabwe will take place on Tuesday 2 July at 1300 hrs (EAT).
