The Kenya national football team produced a resilient performance to beat Namibia 2-0 in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in South Africa.
Harambee Stars survived wave after wave of Namibian attacks, especially in the first half, thanks to last-ditch defending to secure their first win.
Kenya came into the match after a frustrating 0-0 draw against Zimbabwe in Uganda and were determined not to lose.
Harambee Stars are top of Group J after two matches in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers.
The Southern African nation were on top in the first half, comfortably playing through Kenya’s midfield.
They carved out golden opportunities but finishing and Kenya’s superb defending stopped them from winning.
Kenya were second best for most of the first half and early in the second half before they opened the scoring.
Avire shoots past goalkeeper with free-kick Goalkeeper Bryne Omondi and defenders Joseph Akumu and Sylvester Owino were on top form during the game.
In the 57th minute, Avire, who started after starting from the bench, thumped a spectacular free-kick past Lloyd Junior Kazapua.
Duke Abuya added a second one in the 77th minute after a swift counter-attack.
