World Cup (Q): Ogam fires Kenya to victory at 10-man Burundi

Ten-man Burundi conceded in the second half as they lost to Kenya 1-0 at the Intwari Stadium in a Group F dead rubber clash from 2026 World Cup qualifying. The Harambee Stars leapfrogged Burundi to sit third after the narrow win.

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Ryan Ogam produces a moment of magic to give Kenya’s #HarambeeStars a one goal lead against Burundi.#WCQ2026 pic.twitter.com/hNWDz9e3kh

— Kasarani Stadium (@KasaraniStadium) October 9, 2025

The game started off badly for the home side as striker Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana was shown a straight red card in the fifth minute for a rash challenge that caught goalkeeper Brian Bwire.

Burundi were the better side despite the numerical disadvantage for the remainder of the half. The half’s best chance came at the stroke of halftime when Adam Wilson forced a superb save from Burundi keeper Jonathan Nahimana.

The visitors were the better of the two sides in the second half. Timothy Ouma’s deflected strike tested Nahimana at the hour mark. Second-half substitute Ryan Ogam broke the deadlock with a fantastic left-footed finish from outside the box in the 73rd minute.

The hosts could have snatched a late draw with a header from Abedi Bigirimana at the death, but Harambee Stars goalie Bryne Omondi pulled off a good save.

Both nations have failed to qualify, as Kenya now sits third in Group F with 12 points. Three losses in a row have caused Burundi to slip down to fifth place with 10 points.

The Harambee Stars finish up their campaign away at Ivory Coast on Tuesday, where they could play the role of spoiler against the Elephants. Burundi are also away where they will face Gabon on the same day.

2026 World Cup Qualifying: Updated Group F Table

1. Ivory Coast- 20 points (GD: +15)
2. Gabon- 19 points (GD: +10)
3. Kenya- 12 points
4. Gambia- 10 points
5. Burundi- 10 points
6. Seychelles- 0 points