Harambee Stars Held to Barren Draw by Uganda Cranes

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The national soccer team, Harambee Stars, was held to a barren draw by Uganda Cranes in their opening 2022 World Cup qualifying match at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Thursday, 2nd September 2021.

Despite dominating the game with numerous attempts, Kenya failed to convert as Uganda held on for a crucial point.

Speaking after the match Harambee Stars head coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee said he was not happy with the result but hailed Red Star Belgrade youngster Richard Odada, who made his Stars’ debut.

“We played well but missed our chances. Young Odada did well and I think our midfield is now sorted. We are yet to blend through our passes and that worked against us. Uganda had an advantage with being an experienced side but we soldier on,” Mulee told the Daily Nation.

Kenya played Thursday’s tie without Montreal Impact midfielder Victor Wanyama, veteran midfielder Johanna Omollo and Simba SC defender Joash Onyango.

The result leaves Kenya second in Group E with a point, two behind leaders Mali. who beat Rwanda 1-0 in their opening match on Wednesday evening, 1st September.

Kenya will now shift focus to their second match against Rwanda on Sunday, 5th September while Uganda will host Mali on Monday, 6th September.

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