- Harambee Stars will play their second CHAN 2024 game in four days when they face Angola at the Kasarani Stadium
- Benni McCarthy's charges will still be the underdogs in the match despite beating two-time winners DR Congo on Sunday
- zaia news.co.ke has done a preview of the match, team news, and how and where to watch the game in Nairobi
Kenya's men's national football team, Harambee Stars, will take on Angola in their second game at the African Nations Championships (CHAN) on Thursday evening.
Harambee Stars will walk into this game full of confidence after beating the Democratic Republic of Congo in the first game on Sunday.
Kenya vs Angola preview
Austin Odhiambo was the star of the show, scoring the lone goal of the game, to prompt the KSh 1 million prize money per player from President William Ruto.
Angola, on the other hand, will approach the game like wounded animals. The Southern Africans are yet to record a point so far after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Morocco in the first game.
The Palanca Negras, as they are fondly known, will be the favourites to win on paper
When and where is Kenya vs Angola match?
The CHAN 2024 Group A clash will be held at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, along Thika Road, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 7.
Kick off is slated for 7 pm EAT, making it the first time in a long while that floodlights are used for an official game at the stadium.
Kenya vs Angola team news
Kenya
Harambee Stars have suffered a blow after Masoud Juma picked up a knock against DR Congo. The 2017 Kenya Premier League top scorer led the line on Sunday and lasted 66 minutes before he was replaced by Boniface Muchiri
Head coach Benni McCarthy did not entirely rule him out of the Angola test but hinted at possible changes to his starting XI.
There are no other injury concerns, including Manzur Suleiman, who put in a solid shift in the middle of the pack, but went off injured.
"We have analysed Angola. What they do as a team in possession and out of possession. They like to press high, so we will set up in a way that counters this to our advantage. They play with three attackers, which allows their wingbacks to advance very high on the pitch, so we have to find solutions to this, the way Morocco did."
Angola
As for Angola, head coach Pedro Goncalves confirmed that every member of his travelling contingent will be available for the game.
The Portuguese tactician insisted that his side would be unfazed by facing Kenya on home soil.
"It's going to be a good atmosphere. We're playing against a home team, but I don't think that's going to scare us. We have to focus on our objectives, and I think that on the pitch it's the same for everyone," he said.
"It's just a matter of the strategic plan and being able to play on the pitch to overcome our opponent and win the game. It's always our mentality, whether it's tennis, Morocco, Zambia, Congo or wherever. Whenever we get on the pitch, it's to find a solution to overcome our opponent."
Where to watch Kenya vs Angola
The game will be beamed on multiple platforms, including KBC Channel One, Azam, Supersport Africa, BeIN and Canal Sport.
Kenya vs Angola H2H
The last time these two nations faced each other was in 2011 during an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Luanda. Angola won that game 1-0 thanks to a goal from former Manchester United striker, Manucho
Kenya won the reverse game in Nairobi, a game in which the current FKF President, McDonald Mariga, scored the winner and got sent off.
Benni McCarthy suffers personal loss
At the same time, Harambee Stars coach McCarthy lost someone close on the eve of the game against Angola.
His former teammate, Portuguese legend Jorge Costa, sadly passed on August 5 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Costa captained the famous Porto team under Jose Mourinho that won the UEFA Champions League in 2004.