Burundi vs Kenya: Live Blog and Result for WC Qualifier Match

Kenya’s Harambee Stars are set to face off against Burundi this Thursday at Intwari Stadium in a crucial international friendly, with head coach Benni McCarthy unveiling a bold starting XI that blends experience and emerging talent.

Captain Michael Olunga leads the line alongside debutant Tyrell Harper and the versatile Wilson Sado, as Kenya looks to fine-tune its squad ahead of upcoming continental qualifiers.

With an overhauled midfield and a solid defensive unit, the Stars are aiming to make a statement on the road.

This article provides a minute-by-minute live blog for the match.

5: 35 pm – Ryan Ogam scores for Kenya

HALF TIME – BURUNDI 0 – 0 KENYA

4:45: PM – Referee blows the whistle to end the first half.

4:38 pm – 36′ – Nahimana Jonathan makes a spectacular one- handed save to prevent Lenkupea from opening the scoreline.

Stats first 30 mins

Possession – Burundi 65% – 35% Kenya

Corner Kicks – Burundi 1 – o Kenya

Red Cards – Burundi 1 – 0 Kenya

Fouls – Burundi 1 – 3 Kenya

GK Saves – Burundi 0 – 1 Kenya

4:32 pm – 32′ Game still stopped, Burundi player receiving treatment on-field

4:31 pm – Mohammed Manzur shown a yellow card

4: 23 pm – 17′ Vincent Harper is shown a yellow card. 

4:09 pm – 5′ Bimenyimana BonFils Caleb is shown a red card. Burundi down to 10 men

4:08 pm – Brian Bwire is stretchered off after picking up an injury. Byrne Omondi comes on to take his place. 

4:05 pm – 3′ Brian Bwire is seriously injured on the head

4:02 pm – 0′ Match Starts

3:10 pm: Line-ups announced

Kenya Starting XI vs Burundi

1. Patrick Matasi Bwire
2. Daniel Sichenje
3. Sylvester Owino
4. Richard Onyango
5. Mohammed Manzur
6. Austine Odhiambo
7. Duke Abuya
8. Kennedy Lenkupea
9. Michael Olunga (Captain)
10. Wilson Sado
11. Tyrell Harper

Substitutes

Faruk Shikhalo

Byrne Omondi

Alphonce Omija

Michael Kibwage

Daniel Sakari

Timothy Ouma

Ben Stanley

Marvin Nabwire

Job Ochieng

Boniface Muchiri

Ryan Ogam

Lawrence Okoth

Burundi Starting XI vs Kenya

1. Nahimana Jonathan
2. Muderi Akbar
3. Marco Weymans
4. Moussa Omar
5. Christophe Nduwarugira C
6. Msanga Henry
7. Gael Bigirimana
8. Girumugisha Jean Claude
9. Bienvenue Kanakimana
10. Roméo Vancy Mabanza
11. Bimenyimana BonFils Caleb

More to follow…