{"id":11926,"date":"2025-09-06T13:01:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T10:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=11926"},"modified":"2025-09-06T13:01:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T10:01:50","slug":"kenya-vs-gambia-1-3-world-cup-qualifier-round-7-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/kenya-vs-gambia-1-3-world-cup-qualifier-round-7-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenya vs Gambia 1-3: World Cup Qualifier Round 7 Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kenya\u2019s hopes of securing a crucial win in the Africa World Championship Qualification (Round 7) took a heavy blow after falling 1-3 to Gambia. The Harambee Stars were outplayed in the first half before mounting a spirited comeback attempt in the second half. Here\u2019s the detailed breakdown of the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u26bd First Half: Gambia\u2019s Ruthless Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Scorpions of Gambia made their intentions clear from the outset. In the 12th minute<\/strong>, Sinyan S.<\/strong> broke the deadlock, assisted by Y. Minteh<\/strong>. Kenya\u2019s defense looked unsettled, and Gambia capitalized again in the 26th minute<\/strong>, this time through Minteh Y.<\/strong>, who finished clinically after an assist from M. Barrow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as Kenya tried to regroup, disaster struck in the 38th minute<\/strong> when Barrow M.<\/strong> made it 3-0<\/strong>, courtesy of A Sidibeh\u2019s<\/strong> setup. Despite efforts from players like Duke Abuya<\/strong>, Kenya was unable to stop the relentless Gambian attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By halftime, the scoreline read Kenya 0-3 Gambia<\/strong>, leaving Harambee Stars fans stunned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd04 Second Half: Harambee Stars Fight Back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coach Engin Firat made bold changes at the break, bringing in Odada<\/strong>, Ouma<\/strong>, and Onyango<\/strong>, and the effect was immediate. Kenya began pressing higher and looking sharper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 81st minute<\/strong>, substitute Richard Odada<\/strong> combined with S. Owino<\/strong> to finally breach Gambia\u2019s defense. Ogam R.<\/strong> slotted home to make it 1-3<\/strong>, sparking hope among Kenyan fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite late substitutions from both sides, including the introduction of Muchiri B.<\/strong>, Kenya was unable to close the gap further. Gambia held firm, using their experience to slow down the game and frustrate Harambee Stars\u2019 momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcca Match Stats and Key Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n