Kenya vs Gambia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 12': Goal! Kenya 0, Gambia 1. Sheriff Sinyan (Gambia) header from more than 35 yards to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Yankuba Minteh.
- 17': Abud Omar (Kenya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 17': Ebou Adams (Gambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 26': Goal! Kenya 0, Gambia 2. Yankuba Minteh (Gambia) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Musa Barrow.
- 29': Duke Abuya (Kenya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 38': Goal! Kenya 0, Gambia 3. Musa Barrow (Gambia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Adama Sidibeh.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 45'+4': Collins Sichenje (Kenya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Kenya 0, Gambia 3.
- 45': Second Half begins Kenya 0, Gambia 3.
- 45': Substitution, Gambia. Joseph Ceesay replaces Muhammed Sanneh.
- 45': Substitution, Kenya. Alpha Onyango replaces Richard Odada.
- 45': Substitution, Kenya. Manzur Suleiman replaces Timothy Ouma.
- 54': Sylvester Owino (Kenya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 63': Substitution, Gambia. Abubakr Barry replaces Mahmudu Bajo.
- 63': Substitution, Gambia. Adama Bojang replaces Adama Sidibeh.
- 65': Substitution, Kenya. Ryan Ogam replaces Emmanuel Osoro.
- 73': Substitution, Kenya. Job Ochieng replaces Ronney Onyango.
- 81': Goal! Kenya 1, Gambia 3. Ryan Ogam (Kenya) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Sylvester Owino.
- 84': Substitution, Gambia. Abdoulie Sanyang replaces Yankuba Minteh.
- 84': Substitution, Gambia. Mouhamadou Drammeh replaces Ebou Adams.
- 84': Substitution, Kenya. Boniface Muchiri replaces Duke Abuya.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 90'+6': Abubakr Barry (Gambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Kenya 1, Gambia 3.
- 0': Match ends, Kenya 1, Gambia 3.
Game Information
Venue: Moi International Sports Centre
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivory Coast | 7 | +15 | 19 |
| 2 | Gabon | 7 | +10 | 18 |
| 3 | Burundi | 7 | +5 | 10 |
| 4 | Gambia | 7 | +1 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Kenya (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Bryne Odhiambo (GK) |
| 2 | Sylvester Owino  |
| 19 | Collins Sichenje |
| 12 | Richard Odada |
| 3 | Abud Omar |
| 16 | Rooney Onyango |
| 8 | Duke Abuya |
| 10 | Timothy Ouma |
| 22 | Emmanuel Osoro |
| 11 | William Wilson |
| 14 | Michael Olunga |
Gambia (4-3-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Baboucarr Gaye (GK) |
| 12 | Sheriff Sinyan |
| 4 | Alagie Saine |
| 5 | Omar Colley |
| 21 | Muhammed Sanneh |
| 8 | Ebrima Adams |
| 3 | Sainey Sanyang |
| 2 | Mahmudu Bajo |
| 9 | Adama Sidibeh |
| 10 | Musa Barrow |
| 20 | Yankuba Minteh |
WCQ - CAF News
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