Stars captain Victor Wanyama sees red, Stars draw

Harambee Stars striker Jocob Keli (9) vies for the ball with Issa Hazimana of Burundi during their international friendly match at the Nyayo National Stadium yesterday. [PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

Ten-man Harambee Stars were held to a barren draw by the Swallows of Burundi in an international friendly at the Nyayo National Stadium, yesterday.
Stars captain Victor Wanyama got his marching orders just 13 minutes after his introduction in the second half, for pretesting against the centre referee Ssali Mashood's decision to award the visitors a free-kick.
Both teams started the game cautiously, with Burundi defender Stephane Rugonumagabo clearing James Situma's 17th minute dangerous cross in the area.
Burundi could have taken the lead in the 27th minute, but Amisi Tambwe lashed the ball into the side netting, although there was a marginal touch from goalkeeper Wilson Oburu of Bandari.
With less than eight minutes to the break, Geoffrey Kataka unleashed a powerful shot but Jacob Keli was ruled offside from the rebound.

On resumption, the overseas-based players led by Wanyama, Mcdonald Mariga, Allan Wanga, Peter Opiyo and Francis Kahata replaced Stephen Ocholla, Paul Kiongera, Brian Osumba, Keli and Geoffrey Kataka respectively in a match guided by Adel Amrouche’s deputies James Nandwa and Kennedy Odhiambo. Amrouche was serving a two-match ban after he was shown the red card against Comoros.