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PLAYER RATINGS: Cameroon v Kenya - Harambee Stars' fail to impress against Africa's giant
Reading Time: 1min | Fri. 11.10.24. | 22:37
The Engin Firat managed side allowed Cameroon to have the most of the ball while they stayed in their shadows for the entire 90 minutes
Harambee Stars quest for a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco suffered a dent on Friday after going down 4-1 to Indomitable Lions of Cameroon
Kenya were by far a pale shadow of the side that drubbed Namibia 2-1 in the previous round of the qualifiers match.
The Engin Firat managed side allowed Cameroon to have the most of the ball while they stayed in their shadows for the entire 90 minutes
Mozzart Sport rates the performance of the Harambee Stars players
Patrick MatasiGoalkeeper
Patrick Matasi conceded two cheap goals that seemed to lower Kenyan morale.
The experienced custodian had an all-around game to forget, as he also struggled with his ball distribution.
The Kenya Police keeper should have done better with Cameroon's second goal.
Rating
2
Patrick MatasiGoalkeeper
Patrick Matasi conceded two cheap goals that seemed to lower Kenyan morale.
The experienced custodian had an all-around game to forget, as he also struggled with his ball distribution.
The Kenya Police keeper should have done better with Cameroon's second goal.
Rating
2
Amos NondiDefense
Amos Nondi was virtually out of the game from the start. He failed to mark and defend Christian Bassogog's space and was at fault for both the opening and second goals.
He struggled to contain the 2017 AFCON best player, and his impact upfront was minimal.
Rating
2
Amos NondiDefense
Amos Nondi was virtually out of the game from the start. He failed to mark and defend Christian Bassogog's space and was at fault for both the opening and second goals.
He struggled to contain the 2017 AFCON best player, and his impact upfront was minimal.
Rating
2
Daniel AnyembeDefense
Daniel Anyembe was supposed to provide the needed cover for Nondi, but he struggled to do so. The left wing was regularly tested and troubled.
Rating
2
Daniel AnyembeDefense
Daniel Anyembe was supposed to provide the needed cover for Nondi, but he struggled to do so. The left wing was regularly tested and troubled.
Rating
2
Erick OumaDefense
Erick Ouma made up for his role in Cameroon's opener by assisting Michael Olunga's goal.
However, he was often overpowered by the speedy and tactical Indomitable Lions wingers, which led to him being caught out of position a few times.
Rating
3
Erick OumaDefense
Erick Ouma made up for his role in Cameroon's opener by assisting Michael Olunga's goal.
However, he was often overpowered by the speedy and tactical Indomitable Lions wingers, which led to him being caught out of position a few times.
Rating
3
Anthony AkumuMidfield
Arguably the best player on the field, he was still partly responsible for the goals conceded, as the midfield was easily bypassed.
Despite this, he displayed his usual calmness, with most of Kenya's transition plays starting from him.
Rating
5
Anthony AkumuMidfield
Arguably the best player on the field, he was still partly responsible for the goals conceded, as the midfield was easily bypassed.
Despite this, he displayed his usual calmness, with most of Kenya's transition plays starting from him.
Rating
5
Richard OdadaMidfield
Richard Odada’s struggles to settle at Dundee United seem to have followed him to the national team.
He was ineffective in the first half as Cameroon dominated possession and controlled the midfield.
On the right wing, he gave Frank Anguissa too much freedom, being outmatched both physically and tactically.
Rating
3
Richard OdadaMidfield
Richard Odada’s struggles to settle at Dundee United seem to have followed him to the national team.
He was ineffective in the first half as Cameroon dominated possession and controlled the midfield.
On the right wing, he gave Frank Anguissa too much freedom, being outmatched both physically and tactically.
Rating
3
Timothy OumaMidfield
The most sought-after player in Europe had a night to forget. Before being substituted in the second half, Ouma appeared lost and out of position for most of the game.
He made only one attempt at goal, a pale reflection of the player we are used to seeing in the UEFA Europa League.
Rating
3
Timothy OumaMidfield
The most sought-after player in Europe had a night to forget. Before being substituted in the second half, Ouma appeared lost and out of position for most of the game.
He made only one attempt at goal, a pale reflection of the player we are used to seeing in the UEFA Europa League.
Rating
3
Michael OlungaAttack
It was good to see the captain back, he found the back of the net but the goal was not enough to mount a comeback for the Stars
Apart from the goal, there was no other major contribution from the skipper
Rating
4
Michael OlungaAttack
It was good to see the captain back, he found the back of the net but the goal was not enough to mount a comeback for the Stars
Apart from the goal, there was no other major contribution from the skipper
Rating
4
Rooney OnyangoDefense
Rooney Onyango put in the effort but seemed to struggle physically, likely due to match fitness issues stemming from a lack of training at the club level.
He often tracked back to cover for Amos Nondi, who was overwhelmed during the game.
Rating
4
Rooney OnyangoDefense
Rooney Onyango put in the effort but seemed to struggle physically, likely due to match fitness issues stemming from a lack of training at the club level.
He often tracked back to cover for Amos Nondi, who was overwhelmed during the game.
Rating
4
Duke AbuyaMidfield
Duke Abuya, just like Timothy Ouma, appeared lost in the game failing to make any major impression
Rating
3
Duke AbuyaMidfield
Duke Abuya, just like Timothy Ouma, appeared lost in the game failing to make any major impression
Rating
3
Joseph OkumuDefense
Joseph Okumu's entry brought a new lease of life to the defense.
His cameo introduced maturity and solidity in the backline.
Rating
4
Joseph OkumuDefense
Joseph Okumu's entry brought a new lease of life to the defense.
His cameo introduced maturity and solidity in the backline.
Rating
4
John AvireAttack
John Avire had little to offer after coming in
Rating
3
John AvireAttack
John Avire had little to offer after coming in
Rating
3
