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- Competition: Africa Cup of Nations
- Date: Friday, 15th November 2024
- Kickoff: 16:00 UK / 17:00 CET
- Venue: Orlando Stadium (Johannesburg)
Cameroon won ten points in four qualification rounds, while Zimbabwe (eight points) and Kenya (four points) are fighting for second place, which will earn them another place at the Africa Cup of Nations. Zimbabwe will likely be satisfied with one point from the upcoming tie, while Kenya have to win to keep the chances alive.
Zimbabwe played well during the qualifications for the Africa Cup of Nations. They started with a draw against Kenya and Cameroon, while in the previous two matches, Zimbabwe won two times against Namibia, and now they are very close to their sixth Africa Cup of Nations participation in the 21st century.
Kenya started qualifications with four points in the first two rounds. However, in October, Engin Firat's team lost both games against Cameroon, so Kenya now have to win both matches left, or they will skip the third consecutive Africa Cup of Nations. Kenya was never an important team at the continental championship, but failing to qualify again would be another disappointment in Kenyan football.
Zimbabwe vs Kenya pick: Zimbabwe to win AH (0)
Zimbabwe have been playing well in the previous months, so we should expect Michael Nees' team to have a good chance to win on Friday evening, too.
Zimbabwe vs Kenya Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Kenya
0 : 0
Zimbabwe
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Kenya
2 : 0
Zimbabwe
Cosafa Cup
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Kenya
3 : 1
Zimbabwe
Friendly International
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Kenya
2 : 0
Zimbabwe
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Zimbabwe team news
Zimbabwe's head coach, Michael Nees, called up the mostly regular squad for the November games. Tino Kadewere from Nantes, who will skip the matches due to injury, is the only important miss from the team. Until now, Nees hasn't called up another forward instead of injured Kadewere.
Last matches of Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe
0 : 3
Eswatini
African Nations Championship Qualification
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Zimbabwe
3 : 1
Namibia
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Namibia
0 : 1
Zimbabwe
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Zimbabwe
0 : 0
Cameroon
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Kenya
0 : 0
Zimbabwe
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
Zimbabwe lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Martin Mapisa
Defenders
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21
Godknows Murwira
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15
Teenage Hadebe
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4
Munashe Garananga
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3
Jordan Zemura
Midfielders
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18
Marvelous Nakamba
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8
Marshall Munetsi
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10
Andy Rinomhota
Forwards
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9
Douglas Mapfumo
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12
Walter Musona
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7
Terrence Dzvukamanja
Kenya team news
Kenya's head coach, Engin Firat, has all important players available for the November games. The two vital players for the team are surely Michael Olunga (Al-Duhail) and Joseph Okumu (Reims). Kenya has more players who are playing in solid European clubs, so it is surprising that the team usually plays badly.
Last matches of Kenya
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Kenya
1 : 1
South Sudan
African Nations Championship Qualification
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South Sudan
2 : 0
Kenya
African Nations Championship Qualification
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Kenya
0 : 1
Cameroon
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Cameroon
4 : 1
Kenya
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
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Namibia
1 : 2
Kenya
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
Kenya lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Ian Otieno
Defenders
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17
Amos Nondi
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2
Joseph Okumu
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24
Daniel Anyembe
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3
Abud Omar
Midfielders
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7
Adam Wilson
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6
Anthony Akumu
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12
Richard Odada
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10
Timothy Ouma
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21
John Avire
Forwards
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14
Michael Olunga
3 Reasons why Zimbabwe should win against Kenya
- Zimbabwe are without a defeat in four Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches
- Zimbabwe allowed only one goal in four qualification rounds
- Kenya lost the last two matches in the qualifications
Main prediction Zimbabwe - Kenya
AH1 (0)
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Zimbabwe & Kenya current standing in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications
Group J | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Cameroon | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 - 1 | +5 | 11 |
2 | Zimbabwe | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 8 |
3 | Kenya | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 4 |
4 | Namibia | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 - 7 | -5 | 1 |