Kenya/Cote d’Ivoire: Rising Stars Strike Late to Sink Ivory Coast and Edge Closer to Olympics Dream

NAIROBI — Kenya’s Rising Stars took a crucial step towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after edging Ivory Coast 2-1 in the first leg of their second-round qualification tie at Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday evening.

After a cagey first half that produced no goals, Kenya finally broke the deadlock in the 65th minute through Henry Omollo, sending the home fans into celebration.

However, the lead lasted just nine minutes, with Oumar Konate restoring parity for the Ivorians to set up a…