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When Kenya were drawn in the same group as Morocco, Tunisia, and Nigeria, many described it as the "group of death" - and not without reason. These are giants of African football: Morocco, semi-finalists at the last FIFA World Cup and Olympic medallists; Tunisia, seasoned competitors; and Nigeria, former champions. It was always going to be an uphill battle for Kenya's Rising Stars.
So, when Kenya faced Morocco in their opening Under-20 AFCON group match in Cairo on Thursday, few gave them a chance. That's why it was a shock - and a moment of sheer elation for the travelling fans - when Lawrence Ouma slotted home a well-placed goal in the 16th minute to give Kenya a surprise lead.
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