Harambee Stars will have to wait until on Wednesday to find out if they are through to the semifinals of the COSAFA Cup as the best placed second team, despite beating Zimbabwe 2-0 in a must-win Group B match played at the Wolfson Stadium in KwaZakele on Tuesday afternoon.Heading into the game, Kenya knew that they had to win to have any chance of progressing into the semis as they were third in Group B with three points. Coach Ken Odhiambo made three changes in his starting eleven. Kaycie Odhiambo replaced John Ochieng, Geoffrey Onyango replaced the suspended Paul Ochuoga, and Patrick Odhiambo was rested for Hassan Beja.##NAJAVA_MECA_8186114##Zimbabwe started the game strongly, passing the ball crisply around as Kenya struggled to keep pace with their free-flowing football. However, they did not cause many problems for Kenya at the back, as their few crosses into the area were well smothered by the Kenyan defenders.Kenya got a rare chance in the 16th minute just at the edge of the box, but captain Rooney Onyango skied his effort with the goal at his mercy. In the 26th minute, an Alphonse Omija dangerous cross into the area was quickly dealt with by the Zimbabwe defenders, with Harambee Stars looking dangerous on the break.What Kenya needs to qualify for COSAFA Cup semisDespite their visibly better ball possession, Zimbabwe did not really trouble the Kenyan defenders much, and their aerial attempts were easily thwarted by the Kenyan defenders and goalkeeper Bryne Omondi, who did well to pick nearly all the cross balls. The first half ended goalless.Five minutes into the second half, Omondi pulled off a huge save to deny Takunda Benhura, whose goal-bound header from a corner kick was saved by the Kenyan keeper’s feet.##NAJAVA_MECA_8192008##Kenya finally broke the deadlock in the 54th minute when Austin Odhiambo slotted home past Raphael Pitisi with a low shot into the back of the net. Benson Omala made it 2-0 in the 73rd minute after Kenya had survived a flurry of Zimbabwe attacks.Comoros who beat Zimbababwe 1-0 win Group B while. Kenya will have to wait until tomorrow to find out if their six points will take them to the semis when Group C games are played, as both Namibia and Angola have a chance to take their tally to seven points.Kenya Starting XI: Bryne Omondi, Alphonse Omija, Geoffrey Ochieng, Sylvester Owino, Amos Wanjala, Chrispine Erambo, Kaycie Odhiambo, Austin Odhiambo, Rooney Onyango, Hassan Beja, Benson Omala.Subs: Dolph Owino, Ibrahim Wanzala, Jeremy Bisau, Aldrine Kibet, William Gitamu, Alfred Tanui, Stanley Wilson, Moses Shumah, Elly Owande, Patrick Otieno, John Ochieng.Robert Matano critiques AFC Leopards’ leadership and culture
