Eritrea draws with Kenya, South Africa defeats Guinea in AFCON qualifiers

Eritrea earned a historic point with a 1-1 draw against Kenya in their first African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier since 2008. The match saw Kenya take an early lead before South Africa's Benni McCarthy secured a late equaliser. In another fixture, South Africa defeated Guinea 2-1, with Hannover's Ime Okon scoring the opening goal. South Africa, under coach Pitso Mosimane, is set to face Eritrea in the next match. BVB striker Serhou Guirassy will aim for his first goal when Guinea hosts Kenya.

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