Joseph Okumu scores as gallant Harambee Stars stun Qatar in friendly match, video
Kenya's football national team, Harambee Stars, beat 2022 World Cuphosts Qatar in an international friendly in Doha on Thursday evening.
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Amos Nondi came off the bench to score the winner in stoppage time after a brilliant run from Michael Olunga. Joseph Okumu had given Kenya the lead in the 16th minute, but Hassan Al-Haydos equalised for Qatar from the penalty spot 10 minutes from half-time.
Buoyed by a vibrant crowd at the Janoub Stadium, Harambee stars settled into the game more quickly than the hosts.
The double-pivot midfield of Richard Odada and Anthony Agay depicted a high level of understanding and chemistry as they sought to control the game in the early stages.
The first chance of the game, however, fell to Qatar's forward Yusuf Abdurisag in the seventh minute, who dragged his shot wide off Bryne Odhiambo in the Kenyan goal. Abdurisag was saved by the offside flag that went up.
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FootballKenya's skipper, Michael Olunga, had a golden chance to put his side ahead in the 13th minute, but his tame shot was parried away by the lingering leg of Qatar's goalkeeper, Meshaal Barsham.
Barsham was called into action again three minutes later after Masoud Juma danced past a couple of challenges in the box but failed to beat the Qatari custodian.
Kenya's pressure eventually paid off after Daniel Anyembe won a corner. Kenya Police midfielderKenneth Muguna floated in the set-piece, which was met by an unmarked Joseph Okumu, who scored the opening goal of the game.
The centre-back, who recently joined French Ligue 1 club Reims, rose highest to score his senior debut goal in national colours. The creator of
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