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Sebastien Migne: John Avire proved he can start for Harambee Stars

Sebastien Migne has maintained that striker John Avire is the future for Harambee Stars.

The French coach handed the Sofapaka star his first start in Kenyan colours against Madagascar in a friendly played on Friday, after he opted to rest lead striker Michael Olinga.

Kenyan captain Victor Wanyama rose for the occasion to power home from the penalty spot, in a match that also saw Patrick Matasi save a penalty in the first half to keep Harambee Stars' advantage.

“I am not afraid to have confidence in the young players. If you do not put a player on the field you cannot have answers about his ability,” Migne told reporters about Avire's performance after the friendly played in France.