Kenya will have a representative in the 2023 edition of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World Cup Soccer Games after Kenyatta University edged Makerere University in the semi-finals of the FASU (Federation of African University Sports).The finalists of the FASU Football games were assured of a ticket to the FISU World Cup Soccer Games that are set to be held in Jinjiang, People’s Republic of China next year. First Lady officially opens 10th FASU Games in NairobiKenyatta University who are the runners-up in the 2019 edition of the Kenya Universities Sports Association (KUSA) championship will face Makerere University of Business Studies after getting past the varsity’s main side. Gor Mahia legend Tobias ‘Jua Kali’ Ochola who is the Kenyatta University head coach will not rest on his laurels after sealing a place at the World Cup as he aims to clinch the FASU football title. “We have to win the title before we get to China, the big game is coming tomorrow. We are going to relax and wait for the game tomorrow. The win is a motivation but the pressure is still on.If we get the African University football trophy it will be a proud achievement for the boys because we don’t know when we will go to FASU again,” said Ocholla. Kenyatta University hosts 10th continental FASU GamesAfter a barren first half where both teams had chances few and far between them, Kiprono Sile opened the scoring for KU with Brian Ogutu doubling their advantage from the penalty spot. Omara Samuel set up a tense finale with his goal for Makerere University in the closing stages of the game but KU managed to hold on for the win.
