Mulee explains why Kenya settled for South Sudan as pre-Afcon friendly opponents

Harambee Stars head coach Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee has revealed why they went for South Sudan for a pre-African Cup of Nations qualifiers friendly tie.

Kenya will face the Bright Stars on Saturday in Nairobi and Mulee has said the decision to have them as friendly opponents was made because they were available outside the Fifa international break.

"They stunned Uganda in November in Nairobi during an Afcon qualifier and that is a big statement," Mulee told Goal.

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"Kenya would always want to play top teams like Algeria or Nigeria but we have to understand this is done outside the Fifa window.

"That is why we were able to at least get the three games and play them outside the Fifa week…