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Sports News of Friday, 28 June 2019

Source: wires

AFCON 2019: Kenya come from behind to beat Tanzania

Olunga scored fabulous double as Kenya beat Tanzania in thriller Olunga scored fabulous double as Kenya beat Tanzania in thriller

Michael Olunga scored twice as Kenya came from behind to beat Tanzania 3-2 in an Africa Cup of Nations thriller.

Kashiwa Reysol forward Olunga drilled in a late winner, having earlier made it 1-1 with a superb overhead kick and also heading against the crossbar.

Tanzania had gone ahead twice through Simon Msuva's tap-in and Mbwana Samatta's effort for a half-time lead.

Johanna Omolo flicked in a header at the near post for Kenya, before Olunga struck with just 10 minutes remaining.

The result moves Kenya level on three points with Senegal, who were beaten 1-0 by leaders Algeria, while Tanzania remain in search of their first victory in the tournament.

Kenya play Senegal and Tanzania face Algeria in the final group games on Monday.