The second round of COSAFA Group B matches will take place today when group leaders, the Emerging Stars of Kenya, take on Comoros at Wolfson Stadium at 1300 hrs. Kenya tops the group after a 2-0 victory in the first match, while Comoros lost by a solitary goal scored by Zimbabwe’s Michael Tapera in the 66th minute. Comoros must win to have a chance of progressing from the group stages. Meanwhile, the Emerging Stars will aim to secure maximum points to strengthen their semi-final chances.##NAJAVA_MECA_8186086##Kenya, ranked 108th in the FIFA rankings, hopes to extend their unbeaten streak of five matches, which includes three wins and two draws. Stars’ last match saw goals from Austin Odhiambo and Patrick Otieno securing a 2-0 win. Coach Ken Odhiambo, despite the win, expressed concerns about his team’s counter-attacking play: “We were to hit them (Zambia) on the counter-attack, but we didn’t create the chances. This win is important and will give us confidence heading into the Comoros game.”Comoros head coach Hamada Jambay aims to rectify the mistakes from their loss to Zimbabwe: “Lack of concentration in the second half made us concede the goal.” Jambay also criticized the officiating in their previous match and hopes for better officiating today.Stars Abroad: Red-hot Meja scores again for AFC Eskilstuna as Frank Odhiambo comes off benchHead to HeadIn their last five meetings, Kenya and Comoros have one win each, with three matches ending in draws. Their last encounter in 2020 ended 2-1 in favor of Comoros during an African Cup of Nations qualifier, with goals from El Fardon Ben and Faiz Mattoir, while Kenya’s goal was scored by Cliff Nyakeya. Kenya’s most recent win against Comoros was a 1-0 victory in May 2014, courtesy of Johanna Omolo’s goal.Mozzart Bet Cup: Kenya Police’s Owino named MVPIn another Group B fixture, Zambia will face Zimbabwe at the same venue at 1600 hrs.
