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Why Rising Stars Afcon fate hangs in the balance

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

The national football U20 side, Rising Stars, have their work cut out for them at the ongoing CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt after losing their opening match to Morocco 3-2 on their debut last Thursday at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.

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