Kenya coach Sebastien Migne has revealed the decision to play John Avire against Tanzania in a Africa Cup of Nations match was derived from his mentor Claude Le Roy.
The French coach was forced to bring in the Sofapaka striker with Kenya while trailing 2-1 against their East African neighbours, and the team went on to win 3-2 with striker Michael Olunga grabbing a brace.
However, what caught the eye of coach Migne is the performance of the 22-year-old Avire, who replaced Gor Mahia midfielder Francis Kahata and went on to produce a superb show for the Kenyan side.