Kenya vs Eritrea — match summary
Africa · Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications · kick-off 26 Sept 2026 20:00
Full time · score 1-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Kenya 33 · Eritrea –
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Kenya 50 · Eritrea 60
Shots on target 6-6 · corners 8-0 · possession 65-35
NextGOAL tip: Eritrea +1.25 · 1 stars
In this continental Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications clash, both sides come into the match fresh off victories in their latest outings. Kenya recently cruised to a 4-0 win in a friendly, while Eritrea are brimming with confidence following a 2-1 victory in these qualifiers as well. Comparing their performances and statistics over the past 10 matches, hosts Kenya have averaged 5.56 shots on target per game, creating slightly more chances than Eritrea, who average 4.25 shots on target per game. However, the visitors have shown great resilience, conceding by more than a single goal in only 1 of their last 5 matches across all competitions. The game is likely to start cautiously in the first half with both teams prioritizing safety, before opening up in the second half as the hosts push to step up their attacking tempo. Given the visitors' discipline, this should be a tightly contested affair where neither side will find it easy to pull away.