Kenya fought back from behind to tie The Gambia on Thursday night. They played at the Alassane Ouattara stadium in Abidjan. Neither team scored during the first half. Kenya's goalie, Ian Otieno, blocked a penalty kick to keep the score at zero.
The Gambia broke through first after halftime. Saudi Pro League forward Musa Barrow scored 56 minutes into the game. Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh added another goal just five minutes later. Kenya faced a tough challenge as they tried to avoid their third World Cup qualifier defeat.
Kenya earned a chance when an opponent fouled Jonah Ayunga inside the box. Captain Michael Olunga stepped up to take the penalty kick. He scored easily in the 69th minute, changing the score to 2-1. Kenya pushed hard for more goals. Barrow struck again for The Gambia at the 84-minute mark, making it 3-1.
The Kenyan team refused to quit despite the two-goal gap. Their hard work paid off in extra time. Australian-based player Wilson Lenkupae found the net during the 96th minute. His late goal tied the match at 3-3. Kenya earned one point from this comeback, placing them fourth in Group F.
This marked coach Benni McCarthy's first tie leading Harambee Stars. Kenyan fans saw many positive signs throughout the match. The team showed great passing skills, calm finishing, and an amazing heart. Their performance suggests Kenya's football future looks bright.
The Gambia broke through first after halftime. Saudi Pro League forward Musa Barrow scored 56 minutes into the game. Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh added another goal just five minutes later. Kenya faced a tough challenge as they tried to avoid their third World Cup qualifier defeat.
Kenya earned a chance when an opponent fouled Jonah Ayunga inside the box. Captain Michael Olunga stepped up to take the penalty kick. He scored easily in the 69th minute, changing the score to 2-1. Kenya pushed hard for more goals. Barrow struck again for The Gambia at the 84-minute mark, making it 3-1.
The Kenyan team refused to quit despite the two-goal gap. Their hard work paid off in extra time. Australian-based player Wilson Lenkupae found the net during the 96th minute. His late goal tied the match at 3-3. Kenya earned one point from this comeback, placing them fourth in Group F.
This marked coach Benni McCarthy's first tie leading Harambee Stars. Kenyan fans saw many positive signs throughout the match. The team showed great passing skills, calm finishing, and an amazing heart. Their performance suggests Kenya's football future looks bright.
