Penalty anguish as Harambee Stars fall to Estonia
Harambee Stars exited the FIFA Friendly Series in Kigali after a 1-1 draw with Estonia ended 5-4 to the Europeans in a tense penalty shootout at Amahoro Stadium on Friday night...
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Harambee Stars have been eliminated from the FIFA Friendly Series in Kigali, Rwanda, after losing to Estonia in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.
- The match was decided by penalties, with Estonia winning the shootout 5-4.
- Notable moments included Estonia's opening goal in the 21st minute and Ryan Ogam's equalizer for Harambee Stars in the 51st minute.
- Missed penalties from Mohamed Bajaber and a decisive Panenka attempt by Richard Odada sealed the defeat for Kenya.
- Harambee Stars will now play Grenada in a third-place playoff.
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