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Kenyans secure draw against Gambia in six-goal thriller

Kenya's Mohammed Bajaber celebrates his goal against Gambia with Erick Ouma during their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier at the  Stade Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Cote d’Ivoire on March 20, 2025.

Photo credit: Pool | FKF

What you need to know:

  • The result leaves Kenya fourth in Group F with six points from five matches, while Gambia remain fifth with four points.
  • Gabon went top of the group with 12 points after a 3-0 win over Seychelles.
  • Côte d'Ivoire are second with 10 points, followed by Burundi (7), and Seychelles are bottom with no point.

Harambee Stars came from behind three times to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against the Gambia in a thrilling 2026 World Cup qualifier match played at the 60,000-capacity Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on Thursday.

It was Stars first match under new coach Benni McCarthy, who replaced Engin Firat on March 3.