Opposition leader Raila Odinga has asked the national football team Harambee Stars not to despair after suffering a 2-0 loss to Algeria.
The former Prime Minister reminded the players that they still have a chance to qualify for the next round of the competition, despite the loss.
Algeria dominated the first half of the match bagging two goals before the interval.
Harambee Stars improved in the second half but were unable to score any goals.
“After a 15 year absence from the tournament you played your hearts out but didn't get a favorable result. Keep your heads up and keep going, kuteleza sio kuanguka. The whole nation is still rooting for you #HarambeeStars all the best in the rest of your #AFCON2019 fixtures," he tweeted.
Harambee Stars will face Tanzania in their next fixture, before clashing with Senegal in the last group C match.
Elsewhere, Tanzania suffered a 2-0 loss to Senegal.
Algeria and Senegal jointly top Group C with 3 points each, with a goal difference of two each.