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Kenya 1-1 Comoros: 2021 Afcon qualifier as it happened at Kasarani

Kenya's Masud Juma celebrates his goal against Comoros during their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Kenya face Comoros in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Kasarani.
  • Comoros top Group G on four points, two ahead of second placed Kenya.
  • Egypt and Togo are the other members of the group.
  • Kenya coach, Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee' will be making his bow for a fifth time as Harambee Stars coach.

FT: Kenya 1-1 Comoros. Frustrating night for the hosts against the 10-man visitors.

90+3': Another goalmouth melee. Kenya free-kick. Kenya 1-1 Comoros

90+1': David Owino heads wide from a corner.

90': Five minutes of added time. Kenya 1-1 Comoros.

90': Ali with another save.

86': Juma heads wide from a corner. Comoros make a change. Faiz Mattoir in for Abdullah Raffidene.

82': Abdallah Hassan in, Timbe out. Muchiri on for Nyakeya

80' Into the last 10 minutes, Kenya 1 Comoros 1. Will there be more goals?

77' Wanyama's shot cleared off the line by Nadjim Abdou.

71': Mark Makwata in Eric Johanna out.

70': Double sub for Comoros. Ahmed Mogni out Abdallah Kassim in, Nakibou Aboubakar in Mohamed Youssouf out. Kenya 1-1 Comoros

Harambee stars Custodian Arnold Origi saves a shot from Ben Mohamed of Comoros during their 2021 Afcon qualifier at Moi International sports Centre, Kasarani on November 11,2020.

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66': Masud Juma fouled inside the box, ref waves play on.

65': GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!! Masud Juma acrobatically levels for Kenya. Kenya 1-1 Comoros

Kenya's Masud Juma celebrates his goal against Comoros during their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

John Avire, Boniface Muchiri, Abdallah Hassan warming up for Kenya.

62': The Kenyans have literally camped in Comoros' final third. It's Kenya v Ahamada.

Ben Youssouf of Comoros (left) vies for the ball with Harambee Stars' Joseph Okumu during their 2021 Afcon qualifier at Moi International sports Centre, Kasarani on November 11,2020.

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

59' Masoud Jumas finds himself with only Ali Ahamada to beat after a good pass by Eric Ouma but opts for a cut back pass and the danger is averted.

The winner of this match will go top of the group.

57': Ayub Timbe beats Mdahoma Mdahoma with his trickery on the ball, rushes into the box but his weak shot is easily picked by Ahamada Ali.

Harambee Stars' Johanna Omollo vies for the ball during their 2021 Afcon qualifier against Comoros at Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

55': Eric Omondi can't find his way past Ali Ahamada inside the area. Corner. Foul.

47': Eric Ouma delivers a perfect freekick into the box but Masoud Juma's header is easily picked by Ali Ahamada.

49': Nyakeya's shot goes wide.

46': David Owino Odhiambo replaces Olwande for Stars.

46': Kenya 0-1 Comoros. Kenya get us restarted for the final half.

Teams back for the second half.

HT: Kenya 0-1 Comoros.

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.

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45+1': Victor Wanyama's left footed shot from the edge of the box goes wide.

45': We shall have two additional minutes. Sub for Comoros. Ben Djaloud out in comes Yacine Bourhane

43': Timbe's effort from outside the box picked by the outstretching Ali Ahamada

Harambee Stars' Samuel Olwande (left) vies for the ball with Comoros' Mogni Ahmed during their 2021 Afcon qualifying match played at Kasarani on November 11,2020.

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

41': Comoros down to 10 men. Youssouf Mchangama sent off for a second booking. He had gone out of the field of play without the permission of the ref.

40': Erick Omondi is cautioned for a reckless foul Ahmed Mogni

32': Nyakeya goes close for Kenya. The youngster beats two of markers on the right before shooting. Ali punches the ball. Kenya 0-1 Comoros.

Harambee Stars' Cliff Nyakeya controls the ball during their 2021 Afcon qualifier against Comoros at Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

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Youssef Mchangama opens the scoring for Comoros with a delightful free-kick from outside the box. Kenya 0-1 Comoros

Comoros' Yousof Mchangama celebrates his goal against Kenya during their 2021 Afcon qualifier at Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

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26':GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!!!!!! Comoros take the lead at Kasarani. Kenya 0-1 Comoros

Comoros' Yousof Mchangama celebrates his goal against Kenya during their 2021 Afcon qualifier at Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

25': The visitors come again. Wanyama penalised for a foul but Stars clear their lines from the free-kick.

Kenya's Victor Wanyama (right) vies for the ball with Comoros' Ali Madi during their 2021 Afcon qualifier at Kasarani on November 11,2020.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

23': Comoros go CLOSE! Mmadi Ali steals the ball from Johanna Omolo but shoots wide with only Origi to beat.

Kenya's Joseph Okumu commits a foul during their 2021 Afcon qualifier against Comoros at Kasarani on November 11,2020.

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20': Kenya 0-0 Comoros.

19': Brian Mandela yellow carded for a foul on Mchangama Yousuf.

Kenya's Brian Mandela clears the ball during their 2021 Afcon qualifier against Comoros at Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

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18': Ayub Timbe darts into the box, but his attempt to release Masud is thwarted. His cries for a penalty is waved by the referee.

17': Comoros win freekick just outside the box after Eric Ouma fouls Abdoule Raffidene. Olwande heads out the ball for another fruitless corner.

Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama (right) vies for the ball with Comoros' Ali Madi during their 2021 Afcon qualifier at Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

11': Victor Wanyama's low shot easily picked by Comoros keeper Ahamada Ali.

10': Yousof Mchangama goes into the ref's book for a foul on Ayub Timbe. Kenya restart play but Comoros gather.

6': Yousof Mchangama delivers a good cross into the box for Comoros but Samuel Olwande clears for an unfruitful corner kick.

Kenya goal keeper Arnold Origi in action against Comoros during their 2021 Afcon qualifier at Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

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5': Cliff Nyakeya is freed by Johanna Omolo but the pass is intercepted and cleared before he could shoot.

3': Mandela goes close for Kenya! His glancing header from Johanna Omollo's free-kick misses the target.

1': Comoros get us underway at Kasarani. Kenya 0-0 Comoros.

6:58pm: Libya's Mutaz Ibrahim is the centre referee for the contest.

6:53pm: Teams are out on the pitch for the match. Now time for the national anthems.

Comoros players sing their national anthem before the kick of their 2021 Afcon qualifier against Kenya at Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

6:52pm: Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto and former premier Raila Odinga in the stadium for the match.

6:50pm: 10 minutes to kick-off. Warm ups done. Nearing time for business.

Kenya captain Victor Wanayama (left) trains ahead of their 2021 Afcon qualifier match against Comoros at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani,

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6.28pm: No fans will be allowed at the stadium, such a pity.

An empty Kasarani stadium ahead of the 2021 Afcon qualifier between Kenya and Comoros on November 11,2020.

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6:26pm: All teams are out. Warm ups on now with a little more than half an hour before showtime.

Harambee Stars goalkeepers

Kenya goalkeepers out for the pre-match warm up.

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Kenya players out for the pre-match warm up.

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Comoros players out for the pre-match warm up.

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6.20pm: Libyan referees will oversee the qualifier at Kasarani. Mutaz Ibrahim will be the center referee and he will be assisted by Attia Essa Amsaaed (first assistant referee), Majdi Kamil (second assistant referee) and Abdulwahid Huraywidah (fourth official).

From left: Libyan referees Mutaz Ibrahim, Attia Essa Amsaaed (first assistant referee), Majdi Kamil (second assistant referee) and Abdulwahid Huraywidah (fourth official).

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

6.15pm: Comoros are nicknamed the Les Coelacantes, which is a rare type of fish found in the Indian Ocean.

Comoros team at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani

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6.01pm: Egypt and Togo, who are also in this Group, will certainly pay attention to this tie. The two teams clash in Cairo on Saturday.

How Comoros line-up.

The Comoros line-up.

Photo credit: Jeff Kinyanjui | Nation Media Group

5:55pm: Deputy President Dr William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga among the dignitaries expected for the match.

5.50pm: Earlier, Covid-19 protocols followed with the pitch been fumigated by Ministry of Health officials.

Fumigation of the Kasarani pitch before the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Kenya and Comoros on November 11, 2020.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

5.48pm: Daily Nation Sport Reporter, David Kwalimwa reckons this is Kenya's strongest lineup.

5:45pm: Both teams are in their respective changing rooms ready for warm up and the match. The teams meet again on Sunday in Moroni for yet another qualifier.

The Harambee Stars dressing room ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Comoros at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on November 11, 2020.

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Ghost has named his line up!

Kenya starting line up: Arnold Origi (GK), Joseph Okumu, Brian Mandela, Samuel Olwande, Erick Ouma, Victor Wanyama (captain), Johanna Omolo, Erick Omondi, Ayub Timbe, Cliff Nyakeya, Masoud Juma

Substitutes: Ian Otieno (GK), Brian Bwire (GK), David Owino Odhiambo, David Owino Ambulu, John Avire, John Mark Makwata, Ismael Gonzalez, Hassan Abdallah, Bonface Muchiri, Johnstone Omurwa, Kenneth Muguna, Anthony Akumu

Both teams have arrived at the match venue, the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani ahead of the 7pm kick-off.

Kenya players alight from their team bus ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Comoros at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on November 11, 2020.Β 

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

Kenya face Comoros in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Kasarani.

Comoros top Group G on four points, two ahead of second placed Kenya.

An oblique view of the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on November 11, 2020, venue for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Kenya and Comoros.Β 

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

Egypt and Togo are the other members of the group.

Kenya coach, Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee' will be making his bow for a fifth time as Harambee Stars coach.

Mulee is assisted by Twahir Muhiddin, William Muluhya and Ken Odhiambo.