Kenya and Rwanda close the curtains on their hopes of a World Cup qualification this week when they battle it out. The match schedules for Monday at the Nyayo Stadium with kickoff at 4 pm.
Both sides failed to cut in next years event after a disappointing qualifying campaign. Therefore, both sides look to bow out in style.
Harambee Stars had a rough start to their qualifying campaign, with a 5-1 defeat to Mali being the hallmark of their struggles.
On the side, trouble seems to be brewing with the FKF Nick Mwendwa behind bars after alleged corruption in the sector.
Thursday, the Harambee Stars five-match winless streak was snapped thanks to a last minute equaliser from defender Joseph Okumu at the St. Mary’s Stadium-Kitende.
The Harambee Stars are third in Group E and have now let in the most goals of all four teams in the group. They have failed to win in their last nine matches, losing six in the process.
The Stars have let in six goals in their three matches at the halfway stage of Qatar 2022.
Rwanda was beaten for the third consecutive match following a 3-0 defeat versus Mali at the Nyamirambo Stadium on Thursday.
Rwanda’s woes continued as they failed to score for the first time in the qualifiers as goalkeeper Jean De Dieu Ndikumana stood out by thwarting his opponents on several occasions.
Kenya vs Rwanda Head to Head
Both sides have five games against each other, with Kenya taking three wins while Rwanda winless. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Uganda 1-1 Kenya
- Kenya 0-1 Mali
- Mali 5-0 Kenya
- Rwanda 1-1 Kenya
- Kenya 0-0 Uganda
Away
- Rwanda 0-3 Mali
- Uganda 1-0 Rwanda
- Rwanda 0-1 Uganda
- Rwanda 1-1 Kenya
- Mali 1-0 Rwanda
Kenya Team News
A couple of stand-out performances at both youth and senior level in 2016, including two goals in the qualifiers, make forward Michael Olunga one to watch. A pacey attacking midfielder who can play on either flank, Olunga has featured at the FIFA World Cup editions.
Rwanda Team News
The Amavubi playmaker is suspended after receiving his marching orders in Rwanda’s defeat to Mali last time out and will miss the clash at the Stade Chaban-Delmas.
Prediction and Odds
Given a draw last time out, we expect Kenya to come out all guns blazing to pick up a win.
- Kenya Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- Correct Score: 2-0
