Harambee Stars rally to hold Gambia in six-goal thriller
Harambee Stars staged a dramatic comeback to force a 3-3 draw against Gambia in a thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Thursday night in Abidjan. A stoppage-time goal from debutant William Wilson salvaged a point for Kenya in a match that saw both teams trade blows in a frenetic second half.
Harambee Stars staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 3-3 draw against Gambia in a thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday night.
After a cagey first half, the game burst into life after the break. Gambia struck twice in quick succession, with Musa Barrow opening the scoring in the 54th minute before Yankuba Minteh doubled the lead in the 60th.
Kenya responded in style. Captain Michael Olunga converted a penalty in the 67th minute, and substitute Mohamed Bajaber curled in a stunning equaliser seven minutes later.
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Barrow restored Gambia’s lead in the 83rd minute, but Harambee Stars refused to go down. Deep into stoppage time, debutant William Wilson pounced in the 96th minute to snatch a point for Kenya.
The result leaves Harambee Stars with plenty to build on as they continue their qualification campaign.
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