The national u23 national team jetted out to Khartoum ahead of their Africa u23 cup of nations cum Olympics qualifier against Sudan. Head coach Francis Kimanzi has expressed optimism that the emerging stars will give a good account of themselves in Khartoum. This match comes after Kenya defeated Mauritius in the first round, consequently booking Sudan in the second round. The winner on aggregate will face either of Nigeria or Libya in the third round to determine who graces the 2019 Africa u23 cup of nations in Egypt, which will act as a qualifier to the 2020 summer Olympics in Japan.