International Friendly

Kenya vs Zimbabwe, 2024 International Friendly

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  • 45'+1': Michael Olunga
  • 63': Michael Olunga
  • Red Card 73': Richard Odada
  • 87': Michael Olunga
FT
3 - 1
  • 4': Joseph Okumu (OG)
  • Red Card 56': Teenage Hadebe

About

Kenya are hosting Zimbabwe at Bingu National Stadium, Lilongwe, Malawi, starting on . The match is a part of the International Friendly.

Match Commentary

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 4': Own Goal by Joseph Okumu, Kenya. Kenya 0, Zimbabwe 1.
  • 6': Teenage Hadebe (Zimbabwe) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 26': Substitution, Kenya. Kenneth Muguna replaces Chrispine Erambo.
  • 45'+1': Goal! Kenya 1, Zimbabwe 1. Michael Olunga (Kenya) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ayub Masika.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, Kenya 1, Zimbabwe 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Kenya 1, Zimbabwe 1.
  • 53': Richard Odada (Kenya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 56': Second yellow card to Teenage Hadebe (Zimbabwe) for a bad foul.
  • 63': Goal! Kenya 2, Zimbabwe 1. Michael Olunga (Kenya) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
  • 64': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Brendan Galloway replaces Junior Makunike.
  • 70': Substitution, Kenya. Amos Nondi replaces Daniel Anyembe.
  • 73': Second yellow card to Richard Odada (Kenya) for a bad foul.
  • 78': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Tawanda Maswanhise replaces Macauley Bonne.
  • 87': Goal! Kenya 3, Zimbabwe 1. Michael Olunga (Kenya) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
  • 90'+2': Substitution, Kenya. Collins Sichenje replaces Vincent Mahiga.
  • 90'+2': Substitution, Kenya. John Avire replaces Rooney Onyango.
  • 90'+2': Substitution, Kenya. Kaycie Odhiambo replaces Ayub Masika.
  • 90'+4': Collins Sichenje (Kenya) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+4': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Shane Maroodza replaces Andy Rinomhota.
  • 90'+5': Substitution, Zimbabwe. Joey Phuthi replaces Walter Musona.
  • 90'+8': Second Half ends, Kenya 3, Zimbabwe 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Kenya 3, Zimbabwe 1.

Game Information

Competition: International Friendly

Venue: Bingu National Stadium
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Line-Ups

KEN Kenya (4-4-2)

No. Name
18 Patrick Matasi (GK)
24 Daniel Anyembe
4 Johnstone Omurwa
3 Vincent Mahiga
2 Joseph Okumu
6 Teddy Akumu
8 Chrispine Erambo
16 Rooney Onyango
12 Richard Odada Yellow Card
14 Michael Olunga
7 Ayub Timbe Masika

ZIM Zimbabwe (4-3-3)

No. Name
1 Bernard Donovan (GK)
4 Munashe Garananga
15 Teenage Hadebe Yellow Card
6 Junior Makunike
2 Gerald Takwara
10 Andy Rinomhota
8 Marshall Munetsi
12 Walter Tatenda Musona
13 Daniel Msendami
11 Tino Kadewere
9 Macauley Bonne

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