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Kenya 3-2 Tanzania: Harambee Stars laugh last in heated East Africa derby

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Kenya's Michael Olunga celebrates scoring against Tanzania [Courtesy]

Kenya, helped by a Michael Olunga brace, twice came from behind to beat East African neighbours Tanzania 3-2 on Thursday and chalk up their second-ever win at the Africa Cup of Nations in a match both coaches described as crazy.

Simon Msuva and Mbwana Samatta put Tanzania in front but Olunga and Johanna Omolo levelled for the Harambee Stars before Olunga struck the winner nine minutes from time.

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