Red-hot Emmanuel Osoro scored the only goal of the match as Talanta FC beat free-falling KCB 1-0 in the FKF Premier League at Dandora Stadium on Friday.
FC Talanta claimed a vital 1-0 victory over KCB at Dandora Stadium on Friday afternoon to lift their hopes of FKF Premier League survival, thanks to a clinical strike from in-form forward Emmanuel Osoro. The result saw Talanta climb to 13th place on the log with 32 points, while KCB’s poor run continued, leaving them seventh on 41 points and winless in four games.
Early Pressure and Disallowed Goals Set the Tone
The match began with both sides showing urgency, pressing high and seeking an early breakthrough. KCB thought they had taken the lead in the 7th minute when Derrick Otieno found the back of the net. However, the assistant referee’s flag went up, with replays confirming an offside in the build-up.
Talanta responded with a spell of dominance sparked by the creative link-up between Evans Chicha and Emmanuel Osoro. Though the tempo dipped midway through the first half, the match exploded into life again in the 33rd minute. Chicha had the ball in the net after a tidy exchange near the box, only for the goal to be ruled out for a handball.
Osoro Makes the Difference
Talanta’s persistence paid off just minutes later. A defensive mishap from KCB centre-back Maurice Ojwang handed the ball straight to Osoro. The striker didn’t hesitate, charging into the box and calmly nutmegging goalkeeper Bonphas Munyasa to score his 14th goal of the season. It was a composed finish from the former Nzoia Sugar man, and one that highlighted the form that has made him Talanta’s talisman in recent weeks.
Ojwang almost allowed Osoro in again moments before halftime, but recovered well with a sliding tackle to deny the striker a brace and concede a corner. Talanta went into the break with a slender but deserved 1-0 advantage.
Second Half Fizzles Out
After the break, KCB introduced Tyron Kariuki for his senior debut, hoping to inject fresh energy into their attack. Despite the change, the bankers struggled to get past a well-organised Talanta backline led by a determined centre-half pairing and inspired goalkeeping.
KCB manager Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno threw on more attacking options including Francis Kahiro and Vincent Ondabu, but Talanta remained compact, soaking up pressure and disrupting any attacking rhythm from the visitors.
The final whistle was met with roars from the Talanta bench and fans as the three points could prove decisive in their fight to avoid relegation. Their discipline, tactical organisation, and ability to capitalise on mistakes proved the difference in a scrappy but crucial contest.
✅ FC Talanta earn 3⃣ important points
✅ Sofapaka and Mathare United share spoils#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/6LuJhebqKU— FKF Premier League (@Officialfkfpl) May 2, 2025
Sofapaka 1-1 Mathare United: A Battle for Mid-table Bragging Rights
In the early kickoff at the same venue, Mathare United came from behind to hold Sofapaka to a 1-1 draw in another evenly contested FKFPL tie. Edward Omondi gave Sofapaka the lead, but Musa Masika equalised for the Slum Boys to earn a share of the spoils.
Both sides remain locked in the mid-table zone, with their league status all but secured, but the match provided good momentum heading into the final rounds of the campaign.
Key Takeaways:
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Talanta’s win lifts them to 13th with 32 points, putting clear distance between them and the bottom three.
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Emmanuel Osoro scored his 14th goal of the season, continuing his impressive run of form.
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KCB’s winless streak extended to four matches, with pressure now mounting on their push to finish in the top five.
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Mathare United fought hard to earn a point against Sofapaka in the early kickoff.
With the FKF Premier League approaching its final stretch, every point matters — and for FC Talanta, Friday’s win was more than just three points. It was a bold statement of intent
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