An intriguing atmosphere is expected to await Kenya when they play Senegal in the third group stage match on Monday night.
Sebastien Migne’s side got three points thanks to a 3-2 win over Tanzania earlier in the week.
With Kenya only needing a draw to qualify for the last 16, they can’t afford to mess up. Senegal have 3 points and are tied with Kenya heading into the match.
When the players dominated possession and eased three past Tanzania, it was pretty much the show the fans and the team wanted. However, against Senegal it’s going to be a difficult opposition.
With Senegal boasting striking options in Sadio Mane, and Keita Balde Kenya is likely to sit deep and defend.
Everyone knows Mane and how good he can be, keeping him quiet will be pivotal to keeping Senegal out.
A defensive master class may be just what Kenya need to get through this one.
In midfield, Wanyama will need to play the deep lying midfielder role, and dictate the tempo of the game from deep.
Upsets happen, however, Kenya will need great characters to salvage a draw against favorites Senegal.