FULL TIME Kenya 1-2 Zambia
There it is. Zambia beat Kenya in Nairobi thanks to 2 first half goals from Winston Kalengo and Collins Mbesuma.
Michael Olunga put Kenya ahead on 16 minutes but it was not enough to give the home team the much desired win.
SUBSTITUTION FOR ZAMBIA
Kenya are prodding here as Zambia pull every one back to see out the last 5 minutes
That is nasty. Kalengo and Wanyama slide in for the ball and the Zambian comes off worse
16:35 This is not nice. Objects being thrown onto the pitch. The Zambians are being accused of time wasting.
16: 32 A Zambian player is down and play is stopped again
Kenya are beginning to dictate play but they are not doing enough to hurt the Zambian defence.
There is stoppage in play here. Zambia’s goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene is down in the box
SUBSTITUTION FOR KENYA
Oliech and Were have been outstanding for Kenya in attack. Its just that final ball that is lacking at the moment.
16:18 Kenya make a second change of the game
SUBSTITUTION FOR KENYA
16:13 The game is getting physical now. Clashes in the midfield. Wanyama and Sinkala clashing there.
16:08 Kenya looking to respond early on from a corner. Michael Olunga heads the ball but Chisamba Lungu clears off the line
16:04 SECOND HALF
Kenya get us underway for the second half.
15: 48 HALF TIME Kenya 1-2 Zambia
What a frantic end to the first half. Just when the match was poised for an even scoreline at halftime the Zambians flex their muscles to take a 2-1 lead. Bobby Willliamson will be disappointed that his side could not build on the early advantage when Michael Olunga scored on 16 minutes.
George Lwandamina will be however pleased with his team’s ability to come back and take control of the game.
15:43 The Kenyan defence go to sleep and Mbesuma gladly sends a low shot past Origi. The Zambians lead at Nyayo Stadium.
GOAL Mbesuma
KENYA 1-2 ZAMBIA
15:40 The match is now evenly poised with 5 minutes to go until half time
15:36 Lovely skill from Kalaba on this far side. David Owino is beaten clean but the Zambian captain misses the target by a mile.
15:30 Speak of the Devil and he shall appear. Winston Kalengo equalizes for Zambia in fantastic fashion. Mbesuma sends in a cross to Kalengo. The Zesco United man chests the ball and unleashes a shot past Origi.
Kenya 1-1 Zambia
GOAL Kalengo
15:26 Zambia have been poor upto
to now. A lot of loose balls. Kalengo has rarely threatened.
15:22 CLOSE!
Jack Chirwa nearly gets Zambia level but Arnold Origi is strong. What a save!
15:20 Zambia looking to respond immediately but their shooting is off. A freekick wasted.
15:16 Confusion in the Zambian defence there. Michael Olunga gets his long foot onto the ball to beat Mweene. Shambolic defending
Kenya 1 – 0 Zambia
GOAL Olunga
Kenya take the lead.
15:10 Zambia give away a freekick in a dangerous position. Shot comes in but the ball is over.
15:07 The match hasn’t settled yet. Both teams looking to take it easy in the first 6 minutes.
15:02 Early touches for both goal keepers and Kenya send long ball to Olunga but his shot is over
15:00 KICK OFF
And we are off. Kenya in all Red strip while Zambia done the Green Shirt and Green Shorts.
14:57 National Anthems ring around the stadium. Zambia first and then Kenya
14:55 Kenya will solely rely in the experience of Wanyama who had wonder season in England last season while Zambia will look to skipper Rainford Kalaba. The TP Mazembe midfield maestro will be key if Zambia are ti rescue anything from this game.
14:45 We are moments away from kick off at Nyayo Stadium. As the two teams prepare to make an entry onto the turf we take a look at some of the key men for both teams.
14:15 George Lwandamina has also fielded a side he feels can do the Job. Collins Mbesuma starts upfront with Zesco United hitman Winston Kalengo. It will be interesting to note how the Zesco United battle will progress with David Owino and Winston Kalengo. It should be something to take note.
Zambia XI:
16. Kennedy Mweene
12. Benedict Chepeshi
18. Boyd Mkandawire
5. Aaron Katebe
13. Stopilla Sunzu
6. Jack Chirwa
3. Chisamba Lungu
15. Nathan Sinkala
9. Collins Mbesuma
10. Winston Kalengo
17. Rainford Kalaba
14:03 Bobby Williamson has fielded a strong side to face Zambia. Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama starts in midfield while Gor Mahia striker Michael Olunga leads the attack.
The team sheets are out and here they are
Kenya XI:
Arnold Origi
Brian Mandela
Lawrence Olum
David Owino
Dennis Odhiambo
Victor Wanyama
Ayub Timbe
Collins Okoth
Paul Were
Dennis Oliech
Michael Olunga
14:00 Welcome to our Live text commentary featuring the 2017 Afcon Qualifier between Kenya and Zambia.
