South Africa 2–2 Kenya: Ogam's 89th-minute equaliser denies Bafana in Soweto
South Africa were held 2–2 by Kenya at the Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on Friday night in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers, after leading twice. Amos Wanjala's own goal on eight minutes and Relebohile Mofokeng's goal on 77 minutes put Bafana ahead; Michael Olunga's penalty on 42 minutes and substitute Ryan Ogam's equaliser on 89 minutes levelled for Kenya each time. South Africa stay top of Group D on seven points from three games, with Guinea second on six, and the teams meet again in Nairobi on Tuesday.
Key points
- South Africa 2–2 Kenya in Soweto — Bafana led twice and were caught twice.
- Wanjala's own goal (8') and Mofokeng (77') for South Africa; Olunga's penalty (42') and Ogam (89') for Kenya.
- Olunga's penalty was his 35th Kenya goal, equalling William Ouma's all-time record.
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- South Africa stay top of Group D on seven points; the teams meet again in Nairobi on Tuesday.
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What happened
Bafana created a series of chances, on their coach's own account, but Kenya took the few they got: an own goal and a penalty had the sides level at the break, Mofokeng's goal looked to have won it with 13 minutes left, and Ogam broke through at the death to snatch the point.
Kenya are already assured of a place at the 2027 finals as co-hosts with Uganda and Tanzania, so the dropped points matter more to South Africa, whose lead over Guinea is now a single point with the return fixture in Nairobi next.
Match facts — all verified
- ✓ VerifiedSouth Africa drew 2–2 with Kenya at the Orlando Amstel Arena in Soweto on Friday 13 November in the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. Amos Wanjala's own goal put South Africa ahead in the eighth minute, captain Michael Olunga levelled from the penalty spot in the 42nd minute, Relebohile Mofokeng restored the lead in the 77th minute, and substitute Ryan Ogam equalised in the 89th minute.South African Football Association — Disappointment as Bafana are held to a 2-2 draw by Kenya (14 Nov 2026)
- ✓ VerifiedSouth Africa coach Pitso Mosimane said the result was not about possession or chances created but about chances taken, and that Kenya used the few chances they got. Kenya coach Benni McCarthy said it was a deserved draw for both teams, with both goalkeepers keeping their sides in the game.South African Football Association — Disappointment as Bafana are held to a 2-2 draw by Kenya (14 Nov 2026)
- ✓ VerifiedSouth Africa stay top of Group D on seven points from three games, with Guinea second on six points from the same number of matches; Kenya have two points and are already assured of a place at the 2027 finals as co-hosts. The teams meet again in Nairobi on Tuesday 17 November.South African Football Association — Disappointment as Bafana are held to a 2-2 draw by Kenya (14 Nov 2026) · BNK News — Bafana Bafana held to dramatic 2-2 draw by Kenya in AFCON qualifier (14 Nov 2026)
- ✓ VerifiedOlunga's penalty was his 35th goal for Kenya, drawing him level with William Ouma as Kenya's joint all-time top scorer.Radio Generation — Ruto challenges Kenyans to back Harambee Stars after Johannesburg thriller (14 Nov 2026) · Mozzart Sport Kenya — Ogam strikes late as Kenya twice come from behind to hold South Africa (13 Nov 2026)
What we know / what we don't know yet
What we know
- The result, the scorers, both coaches' reactions and the group standings are confirmed by the South African Football Association's own match report.
What we don't know yet
- Whether South Africa hold top spot after Tuesday's return fixture in Nairobi — the group places will be settled over the remaining rounds.