South Africa have retained their position at the top of Group D in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after playing out a 2-2 draw against Kenya at Orlando Stadium on Friday, November 13.

The result took Bafana Bafana to seven points from three matches, keeping them unbeaten in the qualifying campaign. They have registered two wins and one draw, scoring nine goals and conceding three to maintain a goal difference of plus six.

Guinea occupy second place with six points from three outings. They have recorded two victories and one defeat, scoring four goals while conceding three.

Kenya remain third in the four-team group with two points after three matches. Harambee Stars are yet to register a win, having collected two draws and suffered one defeat. They have scored three goals and conceded four.

Benni McCarthy's men showed resilience against the South Africans, recovering from behind twice to secure a point away from home.

Bafana Bafana initially took the lead through an own goal by Amos Wanjala. Kenya captain Michael Olunga then converted a first-half penalty to bring the visitors level.

South Africa regained the advantage through Relebohile Mofokeng before Ryan Ogam scored during stoppage time to earn Kenya a dramatic equaliser.

Despite their position in the group, Harambee Stars have already qualified for the 2027 AFCON finals because Kenya will co-host the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

Eritrea occupy fourth place with one point from three matches after recording one draw and two defeats. They have scored twice and conceded eight goals.

South Africa will now head to Nairobi for the return match against Kenya on Tuesday, November 17, at Nyayo National Stadium.

The upcoming fixture presents Harambee Stars with another chance to test themselves against the group leaders as they seek their first qualifying victory.

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