Kenyans set to test Cranes

By Reuben Olita in Mumias THE Kenyan national soccer team Harambee Stars are ready to take on their Ugandan counter parts Cranes despite a dispute between the technical bench and the football governing body KFF. On Monday, technical director Reinhardt Fabisch accused the KFF of gross negligence when the team was denied permission to train at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani owing to outstanding debts owed the stadium management. The German tactician also took issue with the KFF for its alleged failure to provide the team with transport, forcing the players to walk to and from the training venue. The two teams meet on Saturday at the Mumias Sports Complex in an international build-up for their Africa Nations Cup qualifiers on March 25. Harambee Stars team manager Joe Kadenge said: "The match will be gauge our strength as we prepare to meet Gabon in the return leg," he said. Ends