Former AFC Leopards midfielder Francis Xavier has stated Harambee Stars must fight hard regardless of the advantages for Zambia.
Kenya will welcome Zambia on October 9 at the newly-refurbished Nyayo National Stadium and the past statistics indicate Chipolopolo have dominated the fixtures since the two nations first met in 1964.
Additionally, Zambian players are understood to be fitter than Kenyans because their leagues resumed after it was initially suspended. Although not all matches were played after the resumption, most Harambee Stars players have not been in action since March.
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Zambia will face Kenya after another friendly match against Malawi on Wednesday, whereas the Friday tie will be the first for Francis Kimanzi’s men.