10-man Kenya into Cecafa U-15 final
Kenyan players celebrate a goal during their Cecafa U-15 Challenge Cup semi-final match against Rwanda on August 28, 2019 in Asmara, Eritrea. PHOTO | COURTESY |
What you need to know:
- Eric Irahamye and Sibomana converted their penalties for the losing team, while Serieux Mbonyamahoro and David Niyo saw their efforts saved by Kenya goalkeeper Alvin Lwangu.
- Following this result, Kenya coach Sagar Lakhani will play either Burundi or Uganda in the final slated for Saturday.
Ten-man Kenya on Wednesday stormed the final of the inaugural Cecafa U-15 Challenge Cup after defeating a stubborn Rwanda 4-2 on post-match penalties in Asmara, Eritrea.
These two teams had tied 1-1 in regulation time with Kevin Wangaya scoring the opening goal for team Kenya in the 46th minute, while Bobo Sibomana responded with a well-taken goal just after the hour mark.
Kenya received a blow in the 78th minute of the match when Umar Yasin Rajab was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Moments later, the match went to penalties where Ibrahim Mwaro, Robby Kahindi, Joseph Munala, and Wangaya successfully converted their penalties, while skipper James Gachongo was the only player to miss his penalty.
Eric Irahamye and Sibomana converted their penalties for the losing team, while Serieux Mbonyamahoro and David Niyo saw their efforts saved by Kenya goalkeeper Alvin Lwangu.
Following this result, Kenya coach Sagar Lakhani will play Uganda in the final slated for Saturday. Uganda hammered Burundi 6-0 in the other semi.
