Anticipation was high at the Kasarani stadium as thousands of fans recieved Harambee stars .
Kasarani stadium has a 60,000 seats capacity and the rallying call #JazaStadi (Let us fill up the stadium) was responded with massive of fans flooding the stadium.
Harambee Stars players received a standing ovation from the fans when they made an acknowledgement appearance at the pitch before the beginning of the match.
During their previous face-off on 10 Oct, 2018 in Addis Ababa, Kenya held Ethiopia on a 0-0 draw.
POLICE lob teargas to disperse rowdy fans pushing for entry into Kasarani Stadium ahead of #KenyavsEthiopia AFCON clash. #AFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/YlEZklbwi4
— CapitalFM Breaking News (@BreakingNewsKE) October 14, 2018
Kesho. The boys need us. Let’s turn up. Kenya vs Ethiopia. Kick off 4pm at Kasarani Stadium. Entrance is free #Kenya #afcon #harambeestars #ethiopia #JazaStadi pic.twitter.com/JBp640Z7Cx
— Jaza Stadi (@jaza_stadi) October 13, 2018
The traditional teargas (Limited Edition) being issued by Police to Stars fans
unable to get into packed Kasarani stadium. #KenyaVsEthiopia(?Courtesy) pic.twitter.com/4AMNQp7EYl
— Mac Otani ?? (@MacOtani) October 14, 2018