Nairobi, March 24 -- Kenya's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification dreams suffered a blow after a 2-1 defeat at home to Gabon here.
Former Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored either side of the break to put the visitors 2-0 up on Sunday.
Captain Michael Olunga pulled one back just past the hour, but it was not enough to save the Harambee Stars from defeat.
It was the first home game in four years for Kenya, who played in front of a sellout crowd led by the country's president William Ruto.
The defeat leaves Kenya fourth in qualifying Group F, as Gabon kept up the pressure on African champions Cote d'Ivoire at the summit.
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