Kenya U20 men’s football team, Rising Stars, have secured a high profile friendly match against their Ghanian counterparts ahead of their U 20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign.Rising Stars arrived in Egypt on Monday 21 April to finalize on their preparations ahead of the continental tourney which kicks off on Sunday 27 April 2025.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsSpeaking to FKF Media from their training base in Egypt, head coach Salim Babu revealed that they have the friendly against Ghana who will also compete in the tournament.“The friendly against Ghana on Thursday 24 April will give us a good picture of how to handle Morocco, but the boys are ready for anyone,” said Babu.Sibling love or rivalry ? Omanyala’s brother qualifies for World Relays in ChinaThe match comes at a crucial point in their preparation ahead of their opening match against Morocco on Thursday 1 May 2025.“We are already preparing for Morocco which is a tough team and as underdogs, we have a plan that will win us the game. Based on our training, we are ready to go,” added Babu.The Nairobi City Stars tactician also confirmed that midfielder Andreas Odhiambo who has been away in Norway on trials arrived on Tuesday 22 April, joining the side in training.“It has been a long journey but we are okay and have already trained. The weather is not as bad as we expected,” he went on. Additionally, Babu reiterated that the Rising Stars have their eyes set at the Semi finals which will guarantee them a place in the 2025##NAJAVA_MECA_8877532##FIFA U 20 World Cup that will take place in Chile from 27 September 2025 to 19 October 2025.“The boys are ready for the work ahead because they know what they came for- to reach the final and qualify for the World Cup. I told the players to remember what brought us here. We do not want to go back to Nairobi after three days. We want to be here until the last day which will guarantee us a place in the World Cup,” he stated.The former Police FC coach also expressed his confidence in every member of the squad to give a good account of themselves in Egypt.Austin Odhiambo responds to public spat with Gor Mahia head coach“I have faith in all my players. Everyone of the 26 players can play.”Kenya is in group B together with Tunisia, Nigeria and Morocco in what has been termed by many as the Group of Death.
