Kenya vs Angola match./SCREENGRABAll eyes are on the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, as Kenya and Angola prepare to square off in a crucial CHAN 2025 Group A encounter.
With both teams chasing a spot in the knockout stage, today's match is expected to be a decisive moment in the group.
Reactions
Kalonzo Musyoka: "The nation is so proud you Harambee Stars. Coming from behind against Angola, with a man down you showed your fighting spirit in an incredibly resilient performance. We will keep cheering you on! Tushabikie #HarambeeStars."
FULL TIME: Kenya 1- 1 Angola. Ten-man Harambee Stars secure historic draw at CHAN 2024.
97th minute: No goal! After VAR review, Angola's goal has been chopped off, the game remains Kenya 1-1 Angola. Kenya's excellent defence had built a nice offside trap that has paid off to keep Stars in the game.
96th minute: Goal: Angola takes the lead scores the second goal scored by Caporal
85th minute: Kenya gets a good corner opportunity to score, but Kevin Okumu fails to put the ball in the net. Stars coach Benni McCarthy appreciates Okumu's attempt with a clap.
84th minute: Despite having an extra man, the Angolans have failed to create any clear scoring opportunities against Bryne Odhiambo's goal. Those first 20 minutes of good football and excitement are now a distant memory. They make another substitution, with Jó Paciência coming off and Vanilson coming on.
83rd minute: Goalkeeper Bryne Odhiambo makes another save as Angola leads in ball possession at 68.5 per cent, with Kenya's 31.5 per cent. Ben Stanley Omondi and Kevin Okumu are keeping the Kenyan defence in check. Seems like Kenya is keen on securing the draw.
Real-time table standings for Group A
70th minute: Kenya 1-1 Angola.
60th minute: Kenya makes two substitutions. Kenya's top scorer in the CHAN tournament Austin Odhiambo, Out, Rambok Ryan Wesley Ogam, a striker In. Also Chrispine Erambo (Midfielder) comes in for Alpha. Chris Onyango (Striker)
57th minute: Goalkeeper Bryne Odhiambo makes another crucial save after a clinical header from Angola.
55th minute: The Harambee Stars change their tactic and play more defensively; most players are moving back as Angola intensifies their attack with the one-man advantage.
52nd minute: Goalkeeper Brian Odhiambo makes an excellent save and keeps Kenya in the match after Angola's Paciencia almost scores his second of the game.
Second Half
Both teams make substitutions: Angola—Anderson Cruz In, Joao De Jesus Nguza Out. Kenya: Micheal Kibwage In, Boniface Muchiri Out.
Fans' reactions
Half Time: The first half ends in a stalemate—Kenya 1-1 Angola. Marvin Omondi was sent off in the 21st minute, while the goals were scored by Jó Paciência for Angola and Austin Odhiambo from the penalty spot for Kenya.
19 45: Four minutes added time
19:45+: Austin Odhiambo misses a scoring opportunity.
19: 40: Tension is building inside Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani, as frustration grows among Kenyan fans over the national team's lack of possession and visible struggle on the ball. Their unease was heightened when a Kenyan player went down, underlining the pressure on the pitch.
19:36: The match remained largely balanced, with both sides competing evenly. The turning point came in the 21st minute when Marvin Omondi received a red card for denying a clear goal-scoring chance.
Despite the early drama, the referee kept a firm but calm grip on the game, avoiding further bookings and allowing play to flow without excessive stoppages.
19: 30: Kenya 1-1 Angola. The first 20 minutes were fast-paced and played at a high level, but fatigue began to set in as the players' legs tired.
19: 21: Kenya's midfielder Marvin Omondi Nabwire gets a red card after a VAR review overturned an earlier yellow card decision.
Nabwire out after red card
Austin Odhiambo scores equaliser./SCREENGRAB19:07: Goal—Angola breaks the deadlock in the seventh minute through their striker Jo Paciencia.
