Burundi vs Kenya, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Timeline
- 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
Venue: Stade Intwari
Location: Bujumbura, Burundi
Attendance: 16,000
WCQ - CAF Table
| # | 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 |
WCQ - CAF News
Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams, including Nigeria, there's still a glimmer of hope.
Nigeria will not be going ahead with planned friendlies against Venezuela and Colombia in the USA next month, after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup playoffs which take place in Morocco at the same time.
Spain still topped the FIFA men's world rankings, with Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals draw on Dec. 5.
Victor Osimhen plundered a hat trick and substitute Frank Onyeka scored a pile driver as Nigeria routed Benin in Uyo, to keep their FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes alive.
South Africa's performance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is symbolic of the resilience that coach Hugo Broos has instilled in the team.