This archive report was first published on 28 August 2019.
On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, Kenya's U-15 team made history by storming into the final of the inaugural Cecafa U-15 Challenge Cup in Asmara, Eritrea.
Despite being reduced to 10 men in the 78th minute when Umar Yasin Rajab was sent off for a second bookable offense, Kenya held their ground and defeated Rwanda 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
The match had ended 1-1 in regulation time, with Kevin Wangaya scoring the opening goal for Kenya in the 46th minute and Bobo Sibomana responding with a well-taken goal just after the hour mark.
Kenya's goalkeeper, Alvin Lwangu, played a crucial role in the penalty shootout, saving efforts from Serieux Mbonyamahoro and David Niyo, while successfully converting penalties with Ibrahim Mwaro, Robby Kahindi, Joseph Munala, and Wangaya.
Kenya coach Sagar Lakhani will now face either Burundi or Uganda in the final slated for Saturday.
