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Harambee Stars lose star defender Mandela to knee injury ahead of AFCON

The four-week long event in Egypt will run from June 21st- July 19. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Harambee Stars have been dealt a major blow after dependable centre back Brian "Niang" Mandela was injured in training ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to kick off on June 21.

Stars coach Sébastien Migné said Mandela injured his knee in a Monday morning training session, and will not be fit in time.

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