Nairobi, Kenya – As Friday morning dey waka come, Kenya go face Gambia for one World Cup Qualifier wey plenty pipo dey look forward to. This match go happen for 9am ET, and according to betting experts, e no too clear how e go end. Both teams dey struggle for form, and dem fit just end up sharing points like space for Okada.
Make we look the numbers: Kenya don sabi score 11 goals for six games, wey mean say dem dey average almost two goals per match. On top say dem good for finishing, four of their six matches don show more than two goals. Gambia no dey far behind, dem don net 12 goals in six matches too – two goals per game. E be like say dem dey enjoy scoring for World Cup Qualifiers, even though African teams no too dey known for it.
Last time dem meet, na 3-3 draw dem take end am. This one fit sweet pass Agbalagba soup as both teams get strong attack, but their defense dey shakky like wet blanket. Gambia don concede 13 goals, one more than wetin dem score. Coach Johnathan McKinstry go need sharp tactics to break through Kenya defense, because he sabi di matter for this Kenyan football scene.
For this match, no be only goals we go dey watch. Both teams don score for four of their six qualifiers, meaning say we fit expect plenty goal action. The Harambee Stars never win home match for qualifiers, and new coach Benni McCarthy go surely want change dat trend. Dem dey show mad skills for CHAN tournament, but na only one win dem don grab from their last five matches.
On the other hand, Gambia dey follow dem closely for the table, with just two points difference as dem dey look for qualified spot. Even though dem get shaky record, di spirit from their earlier draw with Kenya fit help dem for this match. E no easy for both teams, but the last match dey reflect say na go be interesting 90 minutes.
Kenya expected lineup be: Omondi; Omija, Kibwage, Omar; Onyango; Bandi, Nabwire, Okwaro, Muchiri; Olunga, Ogam. Gambia expected lineup be: Jarju; Njie, Sinyan, Colley; Caesay, Bajo, Barry, Fadera; Minteh, Sowe, Barrow.
As dem dey prepare for dis clash, we just dey hope say dem no go bore us with tiki-taka style wey dey slow pass snail. Na who go lift the cup? Time go tell. But don’t forget to enjoy the thrill and maybe jollificate with some palm wine as you watch!
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