Reviewing Kenya versus Ethiopia Afcon fixture: How Harambee Stars players faired in fixture

Harambee stars celebrate during Africa Cup Of Nations Group F return leg at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

How each player rated against Ethiopia yesterday.

Harambee Stars produced a magnificent performance in their 3-0 victory over Ethiopia to inch closer to the 2019 Afcon qualifiers at Kasarani Stadium yesterday.

Here’s how each player marked out of 10.

Patrick Matasi –8

Goal Keeper Posta Rangers' Patrick Matasi

The Tusker goalkeeper kept his third consecutive clean sheet. Though he was rarely troubled, he perfectly commanded and defended his 18-yard box.

Philemon Otieno– 8

Harambee Stars Philemon Otieno in the match against Ghana during African Cup of Nations Qualifier match at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani. Sept 8, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] H

He was excellent and completely at ease defensively. He did well to contain the pacy Ethiopian wingers.

Musa Mohammed– 8

Harambee Stars Captain Musa Mohamed control ball before Alfred Mbulu of Malawi during friendly match at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani. Sept 11, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Like the first leg, he commanded the defence with military precision and combined perfectly with Brian Mandela to protect the goalkeeper. He was handed the arm-band after Victor Wanyama limped off injured.

Brian Mandela– 7

Kenya Harambee Stars Brian Mandela(L) and Mark Paye of Liberia battle for ball possession during their International friendly at Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday 15/11/16. Kenya won 1-0.PHOTO.BONIFACE OKENDO

Though he was booked after fouling his marker, he looked comfortable, forming a tight partnership with Musa. He stayed compact and was quick to avert any threat.

Abud Omar – 8

Kenya Harambee Stars player Abud Omar Khamis during their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana Black Stars at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani Stadium on Saturday 08/9/18[Boniface Okendo,Standard]

He combined well with Marcelo on the left flank. He attacked well and looked threatening down his flank together with Eric Ouma. He clearly enjoyed the partnership with Ouma.

Victor Wanyama – 9

Victor Wanyama

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder redeemed himself as the captain with a brilliant performance at the heart of the midfield. He bossed the midfield and even surged forward in attack. He capped the performance with a well executed penalty.

Dennis Odhiambo – 8

Harambee stars' Dennis Odhiambo during their Africa Cup of Nation Qualifier match against Zambia at Nyayo stadium on Sep.6 2015.[PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

He has established himself as one of the most consistent performers in the national team. He kept it simple and perfect, covering and allowing Wanyama to do the majority of ball searching and pouring forward to assist in attack.He could have scored but skied his shot late in the second half after being set up by Ismael Gonzalez.

Francis Kahata – 6

Kenya Harambee Stars player Francis Kahata during their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana Black Stars at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani Stadium on Saturday 08/9/18[Boniface Okendo,Standard]

He was not much involved in the game and barely affected the result.

Eric Johanna of Kenya's Harambee Stars celebrates scoring against Congo during their AFCON 2017 qualifier match at Safaricom stadium Kasarani on June 05, 2016. Photo/Stafford Ondego

Eric Johanna – 10

He was a threat on the right flank. He was with no doubt the man-of-the-match after being involved in the three goals.

Eric Ouma Marcelo – 8

Eric Ouma Marcelo

He was involved in two goals. He made good runs on the left flank and could have broken the deadlock early but his shot narrowly missed the target. He tracked back and assisted Omar.

Michael Olunga – 8

Harambee Stars' Michael Olunga during AFCON match against DRC Congo at Kasarani Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

He scored an absolutely magnificent opener to ease the work for the team. A willing runner and gave his teammates options.