Reviewed by Peris WambuKenya sports betting writer
Published 29 September 2026
Ryan Ogam equalised in the 87th minute as Kenya drew one all with Eritrea in Nairobi on 26 September, in the opening match of their AFCON 2027 qualifying group.
Nahom Girmai Netabay put Eritrea ahead before Ryan Ogam levelled it. The match was played at Nyayo National Stadium.
Kenya are already at the finals
CAF guarantees Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda places at the 2027 finals as co-hosts. CAF also states that only the highest placed side among South Africa, Guinea and Eritrea will join Kenya from Group D.
Group D after matchday one
CAF has South Africa on three points, Kenya and Eritrea on one each and Guinea on none. South Africa beat Guinea by two goals to one at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on the same day, Ime Okon and Samukele Kabini scoring and Seydouba Cisse replying.
McCarthy on the preparation
Benni McCarthy said: I have to give the players massive credit. They did not have proper training and fitness that we needed, but they looked sharp. He also said: lack of preparation showed out there today. We were not as clinical as we wanted to be.
Kenya play Guinea away on 1 October in matchday two.
