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Afcon 2019: Harambee Stars failed to test beatable Algerians- Boniface Ambani

Former Kenya international Boniface Ambani has said Harambee Stars have no excuse after losing the opening match against Algeria in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament.

Kenya went down to two goals in the first half at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo and Ambani, who has also played for Yanga SC, AFC Leopards and Oserian FC has claimed that the match was very much winnable for Harambee Stars.

"We suffered stage fright and maybe players got the fear that they were lining up against Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani.