Ryan Ogam’s 90th-minute goal earned Kenya a 2–2 draw against South Africa at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg on Friday, 13 November 2026. The final match record shows that Kenya recovered from behind twice in the third round of 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.

Two home leads disappeared

An Amos Wanjala own goal put South Africa ahead in the ninth minute. Michael Olunga equalised from the penalty spot in the 44th, before Relebohile Mofokeng restored the hosts’ advantage in the 77th minute. Ogam then supplied the late response.

The event timeline records his introduction in the 81st minute, giving the substitute fewer than ten displayed match minutes before his decisive contribution. South Africa consequently finished with one point instead of the three they would have taken had the final lead survived.

Guinea are only a point behind

The draw ended South Africa’s perfect start after two victories and moved them to seven points. Guinea have six, Kenya two and Eritrea one in the Group D table. The game statistics show 62.1% possession for the hosts, but the teams were much closer in shots on target: five against four.

That narrow lead over Guinea has particular significance because Kenya qualify automatically as a tournament co-host. Under CAF’s group format, the highest-ranked of the other three sides receives the additional place. Remaining first therefore does not remove the cost of conceding late.

The reverse meeting is scheduled for 17 November. It will award its own group points rather than form the second leg of an aggregate knockout tie. South Africa must build on a one-point advantage over their closest non-host rival, while Kenya have already shown they can answer two separate deficits.

For the build-up and the two-match schedule, see our South Africa–Kenya preview. You can also follow the match details and AFCON qualifying standings.

Lyle Foster wearing Burnley colours on 29 November 2025; an archival illustration of the South Africa player, not the Kenya match. Image credit: Timmy96 — Wikimedia Commons — CC0.