Kenya vs Burundi, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 26': Timothy Ouma (Kenya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Kenya 0, Burundi 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Kenya 0, Burundi 0.
- 45': Substitution, Burundi. Henry Msanga replaces Gaël Bigirimana.
- 45': Substitution, Burundi. Mohamed Amissi replaces Jordi Liongola.
- 58': Saïdi Ntibazonkiza (Burundi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Substitution, Kenya. Austin Odhiambo replaces Timothy Ouma.
- 65': Substitution, Kenya. Duke Abuya replaces Clifton Miheso.
- 72': Goal! Kenya 1, Burundi 0. Duke Abuya (Kenya) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 80': Substitution, Burundi. Elvis Kamsoba replaces Bienvenue Kanakimana.
- 80': Substitution, Burundi. Sudi Abdallah replaces Saïdi Ntibazonkiza.
- 85': Goal! Kenya 1, Burundi 1. Sudi Abdallah (Burundi) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Abdoul Manirakoze.
- 89': Substitution, Kenya. Chrispine Erambo replaces Richard Odada.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90': Substitution, Burundi. Ismail Nshimirimana replaces Abedi Bigirimana.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Kenya. Benson Omalla replaces Austin Odhiambo.
- 90'+5': Mokono Eldhino (Burundi) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Kenya 1, Burundi 1.
- 0': Match ends, Kenya 1, Burundi 1.
Game Information
Venue: Bingu National Stadium
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 10 | +25 | 26 |
| 2 | Gabon | 10 | +13 | 25 |
| 3 | Gambia | 10 | +9 | 13 |
| 4 | Kenya | 10 | +4 | 12 |
Line-Ups
Kenya (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Patrick Matasi (GK) |
| 15 | Daniel Anyembe |
| 4 | Johnstone Omurwa |
| 3 | Abud Omar |
| 16 | Rooney Onyango |
| 10 | Kenneth Muguna |
| 12 | Richard Odada |
| 6 | Teddy Akumu |
| 14 | Michael Olunga |
| 7 | Cliffton Miheso |
| 22 | Timothy Ouma  |
Burundi (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Nahimana (GK) |
| 22 | Keita Bukuru |
| 4 | Derrick Mukombozi |
| 23 | Akbar Muderi |
| 6 | Abdoul Manirakoze |
| 21 | Abedi Bigirimana |
| 5 | Gaël Bigirimana |
| 8 | Mokono Eldhino |
| 10 | Saidi Ntibazonkiza |
| 11 | Jordi Liongola |
| 20 | Bienvenue Kanakimana |
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