David GOMBE
Austine Odhiambo scored the all important goal as 2024 CHAN co-hosts Kenya beat two-time champions DR Congo at a sold-out Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi on Sunday.
Odhiambo earned the Kenyans their debut CHAN win in the game that was watched by their President William Ruto who promised to reward each player Ksh1M for every win and Ksh500,000 for a draw.
Kenya playing at the CHAN finals for the first time took the lead in added time of halftime through Odhiambo’s brilliant strike.
Kenya held on to register a memorable first-ever CHAN victory, becoming only the third debutant nation to win their opening match in the tournament’s history.
For DR Congo, the defeat extends their winless run in the competition to five matches.
Meanwhile, Morocco powered past Angola 2-0 in the other Group A contest on Sunday.
Kenya next face Angola on Thursday, while DR Congo will seek redemption against Morocco.
