Harambee Stars frustrate Bafana to pick a crucial point
Kenya now turns its attention to the return leg at Nyayo Stadium next Tuesday, aiming for their first win in the group. The post Harambee Stars frustrate Bafana to pick a crucial point appeared first on KBC Digital .
Harambee Stars secured a hard-earned 2-2 draw against Bafana Bafana in an electrifying AFCON Group D match at Orl Stadium in Johannesburg. Benni McCarthy made his debut as Kenya's coach, leading his team against his home nation. Early on, Kenya took an early lead when Amos Wanjala inadvertently scored an own goal in the ninth minute, putting South Africa in a favorable position.
Despite dominating possession, Kenya refused to succumb to pressure and equalized in the closing moments of the first half. Captain Michael Olunga converted a penalty after Bafana's defender Thabong Matuludi committed a handball. In the second half, Bafana Bafana retained a strong grip on the game, but had to wait until the 72nd minute to reclaim their lead.
Relebohile Mofokeng, who linked up with Lyle Foster, scored the goal, assisted by Ryan Ogam from Standard Liège, who found the bottom-left corner in stoppage time. This crucial goal proved to be decisive for Harambee Stars.
With this draw, Kenya now looks ahead to the return leg at Nyayo Stadium next Tuesday, aiming to clinch their first win in the group. South Africa remains at the top of the group with 7 points, 1 ahead of Guinea, while Kenya is in third place with 2 points, and Eritrea trails with just 1 point.
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