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5 September 2010
Nairobi — Kenya may have started its campaign for a return to the Africa Cup of Nations on a losing note, but the coaches and players need to look at the result as an opportunity to improve Harambee Stars' preparations.
The challenge ahead provides the best opportunity for the country to return to the continent's biggest sporting fiesta after a six-year absence.
With several of its star players turning up for top European clubs, Kenya can no longer be regarded as the underdogs of African football.
The 1-0 loss away in Guinea Bissau on Saturday calls for a review of the preparations and is a test for Football Kenya officials to assess whether they have any new ideas to offer.
Though it is too early to say that the chances for Harambee Stars are doomed, the class of opposition ahead -- Uganda and Angola -- does not give them any realistic hopes.
Guinea Bissau was the weaker team, yet it prevailed against Kenya while Uganda, who will be Kenya's next opponent, issued a message of intent when they stung Angola 3-0.
Now Harambee Stars' technical bench must come up with a strategy that will contain the other teams.
