Harambee Stars end World Cup qualifiers with a 2-1 win over Rwanda

Harambee Stars’ Richard Odada (left) and Rwanda’s Kevin Muhire during the FIFA World Cup qualifiers second round at the Nyayo National stadium on Monday, Nov 15, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Harambee Stars ended the 2022 World Cup qualifiers with a win after edging out Rwanda 2-1 in Monday's last Group E match played behind closed doors at Nyayo Stadium. 

Stars captain Michael Olunga and midfielder Richard Odada scored in the first half as Kenya registered their first win in the qualifiers. Oliver Niyonzima scored Rwanda's consolation goal in the second half.