kenya 2019 africa cup of nations

Kenya’s forward Michael Olunga celebrates with his teammates at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Photo:
Khaled DESOUKI / AFP

Kenya 3-2 Tanzania: Olunga brace – and the other goals as it happened

Kenya came from behind to claim the spoils in a whirlwind East African derby against Tanzania at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

kenya 2019 africa cup of nations

Kenya’s forward Michael Olunga celebrates with his teammates at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Photo:
Khaled DESOUKI / AFP

Michael Olunga scored twice as Kenya edged neighbours Tanzania 3-2 in Cairo Thursday to keep alive hopes of reaching the second round in the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Japan-based forward equalised in the first half and scored the 80th-minute winner in a lively east African derby.

Johanna Omolo was the other scorer for Kenya, who trailed 2-1 at half-time.

Saimon Msuva and Mbwana Samatta netted for Tanzania, who have never won a Cup of Nations match in two appearances spanning 39 years.

Earlier, Algeria defeated Senegal 1-0 in a foul-riddled first match of a Group C double-header at the 30 June Stadium and both countries are set to make the last 16.

Even if Kenya lose their final group match against Senegal, they will hope to squeeze into the knockout phase as one of the four best third-place teams.

After two rounds, former champions Algeria have six points, Senegal and Kenya three each and Tanzania are pointless.

As it happened: Kenya vs Tanzania

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Additional reporting by TSA Staff, agencies.