Ogam’s Late Equalizer Rescues Point for Kenya in South Africa

Kenya’s national football team, the Harambee Stars, left South Africa with a hard-earned point after a 2–2 draw against Bafana Bafana in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Playing away from home the visitors showed the kind of resilience that supporters have long hoped to see.

The match was a tense, end-to-end contest. South Africa in their yellow and green kit pressed hard in front of a vocal home crowd while Kenya in red stayed compact and looked to hit on the counter. The hosts’ pressure was constant, yet the Harambee Stars refused to be overrun.

Kenya’s first big moment came before the break when Michael Olunga struck in the 43rd minute. The experienced forward a familiar name to Kenyan fans, gave his side a vital lift going into halftime.

South Africa responded after the interval and pushed hard to turn the game around and the contest swung back and forth as both sides created chances.

The drama peaked late. With the clock winding down, Ryan Ogam delivered in the 90th minute to secure the equalizer, sending traveling supporters into celebration. It was a decisive blow that turned a potential defeat into a valuable away point.

The result drew praise from the top. President William Ruto congratulated the team on social media, applauding their determination and fighting spirit and describing the performance as spirited and hard-fought.

For Kenya, the draw is more than a single point. Taking a result on the road against a strong South African side builds confidence and keeps their qualification hopes firmly alive.

The challenge now is to maintain this momentum in the matches ahead particularly at home where fans will expect the team to turn resilience into victories.

If the Harambee Stars can carry this fighting mentality forward, a place at the 2027 tournament remains well within reach.

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