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HARAMBEE STARS VS MOZAMBIQUE BLACK MAMBAS Kenya Harambee Stars Victor Wanyama against Mozambique's Black Mambas during their friendly match at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday 12/11/16.Kenya won 1-0.PHOTO:BONIFACE OKENDO

Kenya started the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on the wrong footing after losing 2-1 to Sierra Leone, but the country now has a realistic chance of playing in the competition following an increase in the number of qualifying teams to 24.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Thursday after its general assembly that the number of teams playing in the tournament will be increased from 16 to 24 starting with the 2019 edition to be held in Cameroon.

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