Lesotho and Kenya played out a 1-1 draw in an international friendly on Thursday 4 June 2026 at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Frank Odhiambo had put the Harambee Stars in front before Thabo Makhele levelled the score.
Kenya looked set for the win. As early as the 12th minute, Frank Odhiambo beat the Lesotho defence to hand the Harambee Stars the perfect start. The Crocodiles refused to fold, however. On 70 minutes, Thabo Makhele rose highest to head home from the centre of the box and restore parity. Final score: 1-1.
For both these Southern and East African sides, the match was above all a full-scale test. The shared points leave mixed feelings: encouragement for a Lesotho team building momentum, measured frustration for a Kenya side unable to protect its lead. Next come the competitive fixtures, where each will look to turn promise into points.