In summary

• The two teams clashed in world cup qualifier in Malawi.
• They become first team to deny Ivory Coast 3 points.

It was a good day for Harambee Stars after it held African champions Ivory Coast to a goalless draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier  Lilongwe, Malawi, .

This result marks a significant achievement for the Stars, making them the first team to snatch a point from the Elephants, who had been riding a three-game winning streak in Group F.

Earlier Match

Kenya played to a 1-1 draw against Burundi on Friday, with Duke Abuya netting the opener in the 72nd minute before Abdallah Sudi equalized for Burundi in the 85th.

Kenya still sits third in the group with five points behind Gabon who have six and leaders Ivory Coast with 10 points.

Fans Reaction

‘‘They have played well we can not deny them that credit but we need goals ..we had many chances but we could not convert them into goals..so that is a big problem that we are grappling with. Good defence ,good energy in the middle but finishing zero.’’ Harambe Stars fan said.

“With regards to Ivory Coast I can confirm that our boys did well and that we must continue encouraging them to work more harder so that the same effort we have seen from them can be reflected in net.’’ another stated.