Inside Harambee Stars plan that earned the team crucial win against Namibia

Harambee Stars and Stade de Reims defender, Joseph Okumu has disclosed the tactics the team employed in their 2-1 win against Namibia.After a goalless draw in their first match against Zimbabwe, the Kenyan national team took the maximum points courtesy of second-half goals by John Avire and Duke Abuya.Okumu, in his post-match interview, said the plan was to avoid conceding in the first half of the encounter staged at the Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa“They were playing at home and so the aim was to contain the intensity and we thank God that we were able to do that and went to halftime without conceding,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8325836##After a successful first half, Stars dug into their energy reserves and caused the Warriors all sorts of problems in the closing stanza.“Coming into the second half, we had more energy than them and that is what helped us,” he added.Harambee Stars jets in from South Africa after travel challengesIn the end, the former Chemelil Sugar man was delighted with the fighting spirit showcased by the team, which earned the second away win in an AFCON qualifier in 22 years.“It has been a tough match, playing away from home but it has been a good fight from the boys and a well-deserved win,” he stated.REVEALED: Millions owed to Harambee Stars coach in salary arrearsWhile the win took Kenya to the top of Group J with 4 points and seems to bring to life the dream of qualifying for Morocco, Okumu insists there is more work to be done before such a discussion can be held.“We have to fight in all the remaining games. The group is still open so whoever wants it more is the one who will get it. It is about who deserves it more,” he added.Up next for Engin Firat’s boys in October’s international break is a game against African giants Cameroon

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