Nyamweya told supersport.com on the phone this evening that the Stars had played their hearts out like true Kenyans.
“We did not have all our players in Malawi, but we have managed to pick a
point because of the determination and hard work,” said a happy
Nyamweya.
The FA president said although Kenya is out of contention for a place in
the next stage of the 2014 World Cup qualifications, he said the new
coach Adel Amrouche has what it takes to build a formidable team for the
future.
“He is a good coach whom we must give all the assistance to be able to succeed,” said Nyamweya.
In Nairobi many of the fans were also happy with the draw against Malawi.
“We never expected to get even a draw away having lost 1-0 to Nigeria
last week in our own backyard,” said Frank Otieno in Nairobi.
“I think if Wanyama and Oliech had featured in that game, we would have
beaten Malawi. The boys have done well and need to be motivated more,”
Frank Ogude added.
A 90th minute Chimango Kayira own goal saved the Harambee Stars from a
second consecutive defeat. Robin Ngalande gave the hosts an early goal
in the 46th minute, before Jamal Mohammed equalized six minutes later.
As the visitors seemed to settle and play better football, Robert
Ng'ambi scored a second goal for Malawi in the 82nd minute, only for
Kayira to place the ball in his own net.
Kenya is bottom of Group F with three points, while Malawi remains second with seven, one point behind African Champions Nigeria