Bafana Bafana AFCON qualifier Kenya Nairobi, Digi Mart USA News (Nairobi, Kenya): South Africa’s national football team has arrived in Nairobi ahead of its Tuesday Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Kenya, with kick-off at Nyayo National Stadium set for 18:00 local time.
The South Africans are coming off a 2-2 draw in the first leg, played on Friday night. Coach Pitso Mosimane’s side twice took the lead, but a lapse in concentration allowed Kenya to fight back, according to the report published by The South African.
Emmanuel Wanjala gave Bafana Bafana an early lead with a first-half own goal, before Michael Olunga equalised from a penalty on the stroke of half-time. Relebohile Mofokeng then put South Africa ahead again with a stunning goal in the 77th minute, but Kenya substitute Ryan Ogam struck a long-range shot in the 88th minute to earn the draw.
With the result, Bafana Bafana top Group D on seven points from three matches, ahead of Guinea on six points. Kenya have already qualified as co-hosts, so their final placing in the group will not affect their position.
South Africa still have three matches to play and must also monitor Guinea’s results.
