The Kenya U20 team is set to face Tanzania in a crucial AFCON U20 CECAFA Qualifiers clash at the KMC Stadium in Tanzania, with kickoff scheduled for 4 PM.This will mark the Rising Stars’ opening game in the tournament, with further matches against Sudan, Rwanda, and Djibouti awaiting in Group A.##NAJAVA_MECA_2179##The team arrived in Tanzania on Friday to prepare for the competition, where the finalists will earn a spot in next year’s AFCON.Mozzart Sport breaks down the likely starting XI that coach Salim Babu will field against Tanzania.In goal, Kakamega Homeboyz’s Ibrahim Wanzala is expected to start, having previously guarded the net during the CECAFA U18 Championship last year. Joshua Keya is set to serve as backup from the bench.Babu is likely to retain a key defensive unit from the U18 Championship final. Right-back Baron Ochieng and central defenders Amos Wanjala (captain) and Manzur Okwaro are expected to feature. With Collins Ochieng unavailable, Rodgers Obusu of Nairobi City Stars could make his debut at left-back.AFCONU20Q: Kenya set for crunch showdown against hosts TanzaniaIn midfield, Sweden-based Stanley Wilson is poised to anchor the defensive midfield role, while Kariobangi Sharks’ Andreas Odhiambo and AFC Leopards’ Kelly Madada will support him in central midfield.The attacking trio is set to consist of Hassan Beja, William Gitamu, and debutant Lawrence Ouma, forming the forward line.Predicted Kenya U20 starting lineup to face Tanzania:Ibrahim Wanzala, Baron Ochieng, Amos Wanjala, Manzur Okwaro, Rodgers Obusu, Stanley Wilson, Andreas Odhiambo, Kelly Madada, Hassan Beja, William Gitamu, Lawrence Ouma.Kenya Squad in Tanzania:Goalkeepers: Ibrahim Wanzala, Joshua KeyaDefenders: Baron Ochieng, Manzur Suleiman, Jackson Imbiakha, Joseph Bate, Amos Wanjala, Rodgers ObusuMidfielders: Stanley Wilson, Tyron Kariuki, Kelly Madada, William Gitamu, Phabian SheldonForwards: Louise Ingavi, Andres Odhiambo, Aldrine Kibet, Kevin Wanganya, Hassan Beja, Dalphene Ezekiah, Lawrence OkothManchester United among clubs scouting Kenyan star midfielder
