Bafana Bafana 2-2 Kenya: scorers, late equaliser and what's next
Bafana Bafana drew 2-2 with Kenya in Soweto on 13 November after an 89th-minute Kenyan equaliser. Scorers, what it means for Group D and when the return leg is.
Bafana Bafana drew 2-2 with Kenya in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Orlando Stadium in Soweto on Friday, 13 November 2026, after Kenya equalised in the 89th minute (Bafana Bafana on X; KickOff). It is Bafana's first dropped points in Group D, but they stay top of the group (KickOff).
Who scored in Bafana vs Kenya?
| Minute | Team | Goal | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8' | Bafana Bafana | Own goal by Kenya's Amos Wanjala | 1-0 |
| 41' | Kenya | Michael Olunga, penalty | 1-1 |
| 76' | Bafana Bafana | Relebohile Mofokeng | 2-1 |
| 89' | Kenya | Ryan Ogam | 2-2 |
Goal minutes are from the official Bafana Bafana X account (penalty, Mofokeng, Ogam). KickOff's report lists the same scorers, with the goals a minute later in three cases (KickOff).
How did the game play out?
Bafana went ahead early when Mofokeng's pressing forced Wanjala into an own goal. Kenya levelled five minutes before half-time when Olunga scored from the spot after a handball by Thabang Matuludi (KickOff). Mofokeng hit the post in the 58th minute and then scored late on, set up by substitute Lyle Foster, before Ogam struck from the edge of the area (Bafana Bafana on X; KickOff).
Kenya are coached by Benni McCarthy, South Africa's record goalscorer, against Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane (KickOff).
What does the draw mean for Bafana?
Bafana won their first two Group D games, so this ends their winning run under Mosimane, but they remain unbeaten and top of the group. Kenya are still without a win in the qualifiers (KickOff).
When do Bafana play Kenya again?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Kenya vs Bafana Bafana, AFCON 2027 qualifier |
| Date | Tuesday, 17 November 2026 |
| Venue | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Kick-off | TBC on SAFA's fixture page |
SAFA still lists the return leg's kick-off as to be confirmed (SAFA). Check that page for the confirmed time and TV channel closer to the game.
FAQ
What was the score in Bafana Bafana vs Kenya?
The match ended 2-2 at Orlando Stadium on 13 November 2026.
Who scored for Bafana Bafana against Kenya?
Bafana's goals were an own goal by Kenya's Amos Wanjala and a strike from Relebohile Mofokeng.
When is the return leg against Kenya?
Tuesday, 17 November 2026 in Nairobi. SAFA lists the kick-off time as to be confirmed.
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