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Comoros dim Harambee Stars' Afcon chances

Harambee Stars coach Jacob "Ghost" Mulee reacts on the touchline.

Harambee Stars coach Jacob "Ghost" Mulee reacts on the touchline during their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Comoros at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • El Fardou Ben gave the home side the lead in the 21st minute but Cliff Nyakeya restored parity for Kenya in the 36th minute.
  • Faiz Mattoir hit the winner for Comoros in the 49th minute and they held out to claim the three points that takes top of Group with eight points, five ahead of Kenya who remain in third place.

Harambee Stars' hopes of qualifying for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations hang in the balance as they went down 2-1 to hosts Comoros at the Malouzini Stadium in Moroni on Sunday.

El Fardou Ben gave the home side the lead in the 21st minute, but Cliff Nyakeya restored parity for Kenya in the 36th minute.