Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam has urged his teammates to approach Friday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa with an attacking mentality, insisting Kenya have enough quality to compete with their hosts.
Ogam believes the team must avoid allowing South Africa to dictate proceedings simply because they will be playing in front of their home supporters.
Speaking before the national team departed for South Africa on Tuesday, the 21-year-old said Kenya should focus on their own strengths rather than be intimidated by Bafana Bafana's reputation.
He acknowledged the quality within the South African squad but maintained that Harambee Stars also possess players capable of challenging them.
Ogam, who is currently on loan at Belgian club RFC Liège, said Kenya must compete for every ball and demonstrate their ability on the pitch.
He added that the team had worked hard during their preparations and now needed to translate that effort into a positive result.
South Africa enter the fixture as Group D leaders after winning their opening two matches, beating Guinea 2-1 before recording a convincing 5-0 victory over Eritrea.
Kenya, meanwhile, are yet to win in the qualifying campaign. They opened with a 1-1 draw against Eritrea before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Guinea early last month.
Although Harambee Stars have already secured qualification for the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts alongside Tanzania and Uganda, the remaining matches provide an opportunity to improve their standing in the group.
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