Kenya vs. South Sudan: Disappointment As Harambee Stars Lose in Nairobi

• South Sudan recorded a historic 1-0 victory over Kenyain an international friendly on September 12
• Kenya was looking to follow up on their recent impressive win over 2022 World Cuphosts, Qatar
• Midfielder Richard Odada was Harambee Stars' best performer by a margin despite the final result

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Kenya's football national team, Harambee Stars, was stunned by South Sudan in an international friendly match at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Tuesday evening.

Days after a huge win over Qatar, Harambee Stars failed to replicate a similar performance, going down to an early goal which was the difference between the two sides.

It was expected to be a walk in the park for the home side, who are ranked in position 105 by the worldgoverning body FIFA compared to the 167 of their opponents.

The game had attracted the attention of President William Ruto, who asked Kenyans to turn up in large numbers to support the team. It was the first time since 2021 that Harambee Stars were playing in front of their fans. The last time they did so was against Rwanda before Kenya was banned by FIFA for government interference.

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Kenya were on the back foot immediately after Joseph Okumu, scorer of one of the two goals in the famous win over Qatar, played a short back pass to goalkeeper Bryne Odhiambo.

Tito Okello intercepted the pass, with the Kenya Police striker making no mistake to fire South Sudan in front inside the first two minutes.

It took a while for the home side to settle in, but they finally got into their stride, with Richard