Kariobangi Sharks clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kakamega Homeboyz in a thrilling FKF Premier League match held at the Mumias Sports Complex on Monday, 30 September.
This win marked their third victory of the season and saw them rise to second place on the league table, level on points with leaders KCB FC.
For sports lovers and football fans in Kenya, this was yet another demonstration of the unpredictable nature of Kenyan football.
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The match had originally kicked off on Sunday, 29 September, with Kariobangi Sharks going into halftime with a 1-0 lead, thanks to a superbly taken goal by striker Ally Salum in the 46th minute.
This was Salum’s fourth goal of the season, making him the FKF Premier League’s top scorer after just four rounds.
However, the match was suspended in the 58th minute due to torrential rain and was rescheduled for the following day.
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When play resumed on Monday, Sharks had the difficult task of defending their slender lead for the remaining 32 minutes.
Kakamega Homeboyz, under pressure to secure their first win of the season, made two attacking changes, bringing on Nicholas Kipkirui and Chris Masinza.
These substitutions injected some much-needed energy into the Homeboyz attack, putting Sharks on the back foot for most of the second half.
Homeboyz fought hard to get back into the game, and their efforts almost paid off. In the 68th minute, Pius Wagi was set up brilliantly by Estone Esiye, but his shot only found the side netting.
Ten minutes later, Brian Eshihanda had a golden opportunity to level the score with a powerful header, but he sent it over the bar after a pinpoint cross from Ben Stanley Omondi.
As the match approached its final stages, Homeboyz continued to press, desperate for an equalizer.
Omondi came close once again in the 88th minute, but his header narrowly missed the target, much to the frustration of the home crowd. Despite all their pressure, the Homeboyz couldn’t break through, leaving Sharks to celebrate a crucial 1-0 win.
For Kariobangi Sharks, this victory keeps their unbeaten start to the season intact, with three wins and a draw in four matches.
They are now tied with KCB FC at the top of the FKF Premier League standings with 10 points, only trailing on goal difference.
Their next fixture after the international break will be a home clash against AFC Leopards, another exciting match for fans and punters who enjoy betting in Kenya with Jambobet.
For Kakamega Homeboyz, however, the result only adds to their struggles. They remain winless after four matches, with two losses and two draws. Pressure is mounting on new coach Ken Kenyatta, who was brought in to guide the team after they won the Mozzart Bet Cup last season. With only two points on the board, Homeboyz need to regroup quickly before their next match, an away trip to KCB FC after the international break.
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