Harambee Stars forwards Emmanuel Osoro and David Sakwa are basking in the joy of their performances after both got on the scoresheet in Kenya’s 2-1 victory over Chad on Tuesday, 10 June.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsOsoro opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Sakwa doubled the lead just before halftime, finishing a well-crafted move inside the box during the international friendly.The win marked Benni McCarthy’s first victory as head coach of the national team.##NAJAVA_MECA_8974304##FC Talanta striker Osoro, making his debut for the national side, was elated with his dream start, having scored and assisted in the same match.“I am happy with my first call-up and to score on debut. I pushed myself to get a goal and provide an assist; it is something I have always wished for. It feels great to start like this,” said Osoro, who set up Sakwa’s goal.”In the first game [against Chad on Saturday], we played well but were not lucky enough to score. We created numerous chances, and after training, we entered this match determined to score and keep a clean sheet. While we did not manage the clean sheet, we are thankful for the win.Kenyan forward secures three-month trial with Swedish sideCoach [McCarthy] communicates well and treats us like his own. That creates a comfortable environment in training and makes you want to push harder to make him proud—and in the process, we learn a lot,” added the FKF Premier League top scorer.His Bandari counterpart, David Sakwa, was equally thrilled after netting his first goal in national colours.The forward is calling on fans and the country to rally behind the team, expressing confidence in the project under McCarthy.##NAJAVA_MECA_8972695##“The squad is ready. We just want fans and Kenyans to believe in us, and we, as players, also believe. Today’s game was very competitive, and the way we played, you’d never guess this was a squad full of local-based players. The passing and chance creation were top class,” said Sakwa.Kenya had played out a goalless draw in the first encounter against Chad on Saturday, squandering numerous chances.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Harambee Stars’ fluid strategy that troubled ChadHowever, they looked sharper in Tuesday’s rematch, especially in the first half, though they eased off in the second period, allowing Chad to pull one goal back.
