Substitute Ryan Ogam and captain Michael Olunga scored a goal each when Kenya’s Harambee Stars played to a draw against their hosts South African side Bafana Bafana in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
The match at Orlando stadium in Johannesburg was cool for Stars who came twice from behind to draw 2-2 in a match anticipated match.
Amos Wanjala scored an on-goal to hand Bafana Bafana a 1-0 lead in the 9th minute but Olunga leveled through the penalty spot for a 1-1 draw into break.
Then in the second half, Relebohile Mofokeng shot in the 77th minute handed the hosts a 2-1 advantage but Ogam from the bench shot though his left foot to level. Ogam struck a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a point for Kenya.
It was a great match for Olunga etched his name into Kenyan football history by netting his 35th international goal to tie the late William Ouma as the nation’s joint all-time leading scorer.
The legendary Ouma scored in the 1970s, moving him one goal clear of former international Dennis Oliech (34).
Next Kenya will be hosting South Africa in a return match on Tuesday November 17th 2026 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
Stars coach Benni McCarthy will be hunting for his first victory of the qualifying campaign following two draws and a defeat in his opening three matches.