Ruto among Kenyans cheering Harambee Stars at CECAFA finals

Deputy President William Ruto and Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua during the CECAFA final between Harambee Stars and Zanzibar, December 17, 2017. /COURTESY
Deputy President William Ruto and Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua during the CECAFA final between Harambee Stars and Zanzibar, December 17, 2017. /COURTESY

Harambee Stars took an early lead in the CECAFA final against Zanzibar as Ochieng Ovella scored in the sixth minute.

But the opposition managed to score a goal in the 87th minute leading to a 1-1 draw.

The match, which is going into 30 minutes of extra time, is being played at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos county.

Deputy President William Ruto and Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua joined thousands of Kenyans in cheering Stars.

Uganda has taken third place in the Senior Challenge Cup, after defeating Burundi 2-1.

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