This archive report was first published on 15 November 2019.
November 14, 2019, was a memorable day for Kenya's Harambee Stars as they put up a scintillating performance against Egypt in the 2021 Africa Nations Cup Qualifiers at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria.
Francis Kimanzi's team was forced to make an early substitution when Zambia-based goalkeeper Ian Otieno replaced injured Patrick Matasi in the fifth minute.
Despite the setback, Harambee Stars intensified their attack, forcing the Pharaohs on the back foot. Ayub Timbe waltzed through the Egyptian defence, but his effort was foiled by goalkeeper Mohamed Elshenawy.
Kenya responded with a series of attacks, and Michael Olunga found himself inside the box, cutting inside but failing to beat Elshenawy between the posts.
However, Harambee Stars' persistence paid off when Olunga made the amends six minutes later with a stunning equaliser. Substitute Cliff Nyakeya dispossessed Ahmed Fathi in the box, setting up Olunga, who made no mistake to put the ball in the net.
Kenya survived a scare in the 80th minute when Kahraba forced a fine save from Ian Otieno, with Joseph Okumu reacting quickly to scramble away the ball before Samwel Olwande hurled himself at the ball to block another goal-bound shot.
