South Africa’s missed chances cost them against Kenya, says Pitso Mosimane

South Africa manager Pitso Mosimane said his side paid the price for failing to convert their chances after Kenya scored a late equaliser in a 2-2 Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying draw at Orlando Amstel Arena on Friday evening.

The hosts appeared to be heading for a hard-fought 2-1 victory, but Ryan Ogam rescued a point for Kenya with an 89th-minute equaliser.

The result left Mosimane frustrated, particularly after South Africa created enough opportunities to have secured victory in normal circumstances.

“Football teaches us that it is not possession or the number of chances created that matters, but the chances that are converted,” Mosimane said.

Kenya took advantage of their limited opportunities, according to the South Africa manager.

“Kenya proved that you do not need many chances to cause a surprise,” he added. “The few chances they had, they took. If you want to see the number of chances we missed, you only need to watch the sequence.”