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SKIPPER NOT OUT: Wanyama’s red-card will not count towards Lesotho AFCON tie

Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama shown a red card during their friendly match against Burundi on Tuesday at Nyayo National Stadium. [PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

Victor Wanyama’s red-card in Harambee Stars barren draw with Burundi in Tuesday’s friendly will not rule him out of the first-leg of the 2015 AFCON qualifying clash against the Crocodiles of Lesotho, on Sunday in Maseru.

The Southampton midfielder was sent-off just 13 minutes after coming off the bench in the second half for protesting against the centre referee Ssali Mashood’s decision to award the Swallows a free-kick.

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