Kenya will need nothing short of maximum points in their upcoming fixture against South Africa to avoid going winless in the qualifiers, even though their place at the tournament is already guaranteed as co-hosts. Harambee Stars players being briefed after a training session in Pretoria, South Africa. Photo/Handout.Harambee Stars suffered a 1-0 defeat to Guinea in Conakry on Thursday to remain winless after two matches in Group D in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy scored the game's sole goal, reacting quickest to a loose ball after the Kenyan defence failed to clear their lines cleanly.The victory at the Stade du 28 Septembre earned Guinea their first points of the qualifying campaign, allowing them to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat against South Africa in their opener last week. For Kenya, the result marks a second consecutive winless fixture coming just days after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Eritrea on home soil at the Nyayo National Stadium.Guinea controlled the lion’s share of possession during the opening ten minutes but struggled to translate their dominance into clear-cut chances as the Stars maintained a disciplined defensive setup.The match subsequently settled into a quieter tempo, with both sides finding space hard to come by. Kenya, in particular, lacked rhythm and struggled to build meaningful forward mo...
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