Ugandan coach Johnathan McKinstry claims he knew Eritrea would cause all sorts of trouble for Kenya when they were pitted to face off in the semi-final of the Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup.
Eritrea finished second in Group A while Kenya won all their matches in Group B to finish at the top.
Having played against them in the group stage, the Cranes coach says he knew they would trouble the Kenyan side.
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“Even before the group stages finished, I said to my staff without disrespecting any team [in the tournament], I wanted them [Eritrea] to play Kenya because I knew they will disturb Kenya with their good passing skills,” McKinstry told Goal.