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PLAYER RATINGS: Austin Odhiambo, Zech Obiero sparkle as Harambee Stars brush aside Grenada
Reading Time: 1min | Mon. 30.03.26. | 20:02
The result means that Kenya finishes third in the 2026 FIFA Series
The Kenya senior men's national football team, Harambee Stars, put on a clinical show as they dispatched lowly-ranked Grenada 3-0 in the FIFA Series third-place playoff at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday, 30 March.
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The game saw several players put on impressive displays, most notably Austin Odhiambo, who scored the first goal and Zech Obiero, who scored his first national team goal on his second appearance off the bench.
In this piece, we look at how individual players fared:
Farouk ShikaloGoalkeeper
Kept his third clean sheet in as many starts for Harambee Stars under coach Benni McCarthy. Had two important interventions, coming out to intercept a cross from the left and a good one versus one save early in the second half to keep Kenya in the game. Was withdrawn in the 61st minute for Brian Bwire.
Rating
6
Rooney OnyangoDefense
Not the best of days for the experienced right back. Deployed in an attacking role, he lost possession in the opponent's half and struggled to whip in deliveries, also not connecting well with his winger. He was caught out twice with runs in behind him from Grenadian wingers.
Rating
3
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Manzur OkwaroDefense
The youngster struggled to defend space behind him and his blindside. Was decent in possession, helping the team in build-up, but in the opponent's final third he did not possess any threat, losing possession at critical times.
Rating
3
Michael KibwageDefense
Like his centre back partner Frank. Held his own well in the duels. Caught out slightly with some balls in behind, but had a commanding display at the back. His switch balls to Ben Stanley were a joy to watch. Struggled when he had room to drive into midfield.
Rating
6
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Frank OdhiamboDefense
Was solid at the back, bailing out the team with some good tracking of a runner in behind early on. Managed his ground duels well, lost some aerial duels. Confident on the ball in passing out from the back.
Rating
4
Duke AbuyaMidfield
Was the main orchestrator in midfield. Looked to help the team in build up, stringing passes and dictating play. Always looked to attack the box. Good positioning in corners with his blocked shot leading to Ryan Ogam's goal after finding Ben Stanley wide. Tracked runners well and stabilised the midfield.
Rating
7
Clarke OduorMidfield
Found good positions but struggled to lay the ball off to assist his teammates, who looked to be in better positions to score.
Rating
5
Chris EramboMidfield
Struggled in playing forward passes in build up, always playing the safe passes. Leading to Austin Odhiambo and Duke Abuya to drop to progress the team. Did well when in advanced areas with a shot from distance and was able to shut down Grenada attacks from midfield with good positioning.
Rating
4
Ryan OgamAttack
The Wolfsberger man is proving to be lethal for the country up front. Got a goal from intelligent positioning in the box for a poacher's finish. His shot was saved to land in Austin's path for the first goal. His ability to find space to shoot was key in attack.
Rating
7
Austin OdhiamboAttack
Everything good Kenya did seemed to pass through him. He was the main link in attack, operating well and intelligently to find other players in and around the box. His goal came from good anticipation, and his flair with backheels caused the opponent trouble. His quick thinking with the corner to find Duke also showed his intelligence.
Rating
8
Benstanley OmondiMidfield
Was isolated in one vs one situations from good switch balls, but struggled to take on his man in the early stages of the encounter. Grew well into the game, drifting inside to combine and create. Was key in intercepting the pass leading to the first goal and had an assist with a low cross into Ogam to tap in.
Rating
6
Alpha Onyango Midfield
Had some shots from distance which is his strength . Neat passing in midfield.
Rating
5
Mohammed BajaberAttack
Missed a glorious chance but grew into the game, looking to operate from inside after replacing Ben-Stanley Omondi at halftime.
Rating
4
Daniel SakariDefense
Possessed commendable energy going forward, but struggled early on in marking his winger after coming in as a substitute for Rooney Onyango.
Rating
5
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Lawrence OkothAttack
Provided an extra hand in defending set pieces. Had good runs in behind, which saw him backheel the ball for Sakari, that eventually led to Kenya scoring the third goal.
Rating
5
Alphonce OmijaDefense
Marshalled the backline well alongside his former clubmate at Gor Mahia, Michael Kibwage. Looked good in passing and defending.
Rating
4
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Brian BwireGoalkeeper
Not tested on numerous occasions. Looked good in normal claiming and distribution.
Rating
5
Aboud OmarDefense
Managed to intercept balls in behind well. Always willing to provide support in attack.
Rating
5
Zech ObieroMidfield
Outstanding display in creating chances. The ability to drop deep and join attacks late proved important for his goal, as his pass in behind and finish showed that in him, Kenya might have found a gem. Signs off the series with a goal and an assist.
Rating
7
Richard OdadaMidfield
The missed Panenka penalty seems to have gotten into his head. Struggled with link-up and settling into the game.
Rating
3
William LenkupaeMidfield
Always a willing runner. Finding himself in the right place to calmly lay off the ball for Zech to score. Looked to be Kenya's outlet on transition.
Rating
5