Kenya's Rising Stars keen to show they are not underdogs at Afcon

Rising Star's Elly Owande (left) in action against Ghana during a friendly match. [Harambee Stars]

Ahead of the much-awaited Kenya's debut at this year's CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt today, the focus is on record champions Nigeria, four-time champions Ghana and hosts Egypt in fight for top honours.

Little is said about Kenya, the Rising Stars who are equally talented and have the chance to go toe to toe with the heavyweights.