Kenya beaten narrowly by CAR in a 5-goal thriller

Kenya lining up before playing CAR in a friendly. [Photo: Courtesy]

Kenya lost narrowly by 3-2 against Central African Republic in a friendly match that was played at Stade De Marrakech in Morocco.

CAR opened the scoring through Foxi Kethevoama at the 14^th minute before Kenya’s Eric Joanna Omondi could pounce for a reply to make it 1-1, after getting a pass from Michael Olunga.

Eudes Dagoulou then made it 2-1 the 63^rd minute, making Harambee Stars to chase the game once more. Hilaire Momi then slotted a penalty expanding the lead for Stanley Okumbi’s men.

However, Kenyans fought back and their efforts paid off after Michael Olunga found the back of the net in the 87^th minute. This came after the Harambee Stars were reduced to 10 men after Ismael Athuman saw red for making for a bookable offense.

After having drawn 2-2 against Comoros on the first friendly encounter, Stars are expected back in the country on Thursday after accomplishing their friendly matches.