10-man Kenya Hold Angola to 1-1 Draw in CHAN 2024 Clash

Nairobi, Thursday August 7 – Kenya’s Harambee Stars showed great determination as they battled to a 1-1 draw against Angola in their opening Group A match of the CHAN 2024 qualifiers at Kasarani Stadium.

Red Card Drama for Kenya

Kenya were reduced to 10 men in the first half after midfielder Marvin Nabwire was shown a straight red card for a late challenge, putting the team under pressure early on.

Angola Strike First

Angola made the most of the advantage, scoring just before half-time through a well-placed shot that beat Kenyan keeper Patrick Matasi. The goal left home fans silent at Nyayo Stadium.

Odhiambo Equalizes for Kenya

In the second half, Kenya came back fighting. Austine Odhiambo scored a brilliant goal in the 67th minute after a quick counter-attack, sending the crowd into celebration. Despite being one man down, Harambee Stars remained strong and denied Angola a winner.

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VAR Checks and Late Drama

The match saw several VAR checks in the closing stages, including a possible penalty for Angola, but the decisions went Kenya’s way. Coach Benni McCarthy praised the team’s discipline and fight.

Kenya and Angola in action during their CHAN 2024 Group A opener at Kasarani Stadium. Photo: FKF

What Next for Kenya?

The result leaves Kenya and Angola with one point each in Group A. Harambee Stars will now prepare for their next match against Libya, hoping to secure a win and boost their chances of advancing to the knockout stages.

Kenya Fans React

Fans on social media praised the team’s courage, with many hailing Austine Odhiambo’s performance. The red card was a hot topic, with some fans calling it harsh, while others felt it was justified.

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