Burundi vs Kenya, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Burundi are hosting Kenya
at Stade Intwari, Bujumbura, Burundi, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Bonfils Bimenyimana (Burundi) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
- 6': Substitution, Kenya. Byrne Omondi replaces Brian Bwire because of an injury.
- 16': Vincent Harper (Kenya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 27': Manzur Suleiman (Kenya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Burundi 0, Kenya 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Burundi 0, Kenya 0.
- 45': Substitution, Kenya. Timothy Ouma replaces Vincent Harper.
- 65': Substitution, Kenya. Job Ochieng replaces Duke Abuya.
- 65': Substitution, Kenya. Ryan Ogam replaces Austin Odhiambo.
- 72': Goal! Burundi 0, Kenya 1. Ryan Ogam (Kenya) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Michael Olunga.
- 73': Substitution, Burundi. Mokono Eldhino replaces Henry Msanga.
- 73': Substitution, Burundi. Richard Kirongozi replaces Bienvenue Kanakimana.
- 81': Substitution, Kenya. Boniface Muchiri replaces Adam Wilson.
- 81': Substitution, Kenya. Marvin Nabwire replaces Michael Olunga.
- 84': Ronney Onyango (Kenya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Substitution, Burundi. Abedi Bigirimana replaces Gaël Bigirimana.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Burundi 0, Kenya 1.
- 0': Match ends, Burundi 0, Kenya 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Stade Intwari
Location: Bujumbura, Burundi
Attendance: 16,000
Venue: Stade Intwari
Location: Bujumbura, Burundi
Attendance: 16,000
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | 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
Burundi (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Nahimana (GK) |
| 4 | Akbar Muderi |
| 15 | Omar Moussa |
| 22 | Christophe Nduwarugira |
| 3 | Marco Weymans |
| 20 | Bienvenue Kanakimana |
| 17 | Henry Msanga |
| 5 | Gaël Bigirimana |
| 12 | Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana  |
| 7 | Jean Girumugisha |
| 14 | Vancy Mabanza |
Kenya (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Brian Bwire (GK) |
| 2 | Sylvester Owino |
| 19 | Collins Sichenje |
| 13 | Vincent Harper  |
| 16 | Rooney Onyango |
| 8 | Duke Abuya |
| 20 | Manzur Okwaro |
| 10 | Austin Odhiambo |
| 14 | Michael Olunga |
| 6 | Adam Wilson |
| 11 | William Wilson |
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