Homabay, September 23, 2023 – Shabana FC’s quest for their first victory of the season took another disappointing turn as they were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Kariobangi Sharks at Homabay Stadium today.
The lone goal of the match came from Geoffrey Onyango in the 91st minute, leaving Shabana FC still seeking their first win of the season.
In what was a tightly contested match, Shabana FC fought valiantly but couldn’t prevent the late winner by Kariobangi Sharks.
This defeat has pushed Shabana FC down two positions in the league table, from 13th to 15th, with just 2 points garnered from 4 games.
Elsewhere in the league, Kenya Police and AFC Leopards are also in pursuit of their first victories of the season. The two teams clashed at Kasarani Stadium today, resulting in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
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The game began with Kenneth Muguna of Kenya Police finding the net in the 6th minute, slotting home from close range. However, AFC Leopards responded swiftly just 9 minutes later, with Mahiga setting up Brian Yakhama in the box to level the match.
In the 60th minute, Kenya Police conceded a penalty, which was confidently converted by Cliff Nyakeya, giving AFC Leopards the lead for the first time in the match.
Nevertheless, Kenya Police managed to salvage a point with a last-minute goal courtesy of Toha Rashid.
In another exciting encounter, Talanta took an early 7th-minute lead when Kisakah set up Ombija, who slotted the ball home.
Bidco United, however, ensured they went into halftime on even terms as Francis Oduor headed in from a corner kick. During the second half, Ezekiel Okare scored twice with headers in the 66th and 83rd minutes, securing a 3-1 victory for Bidco United.
Lastly, at Ruaraka Grounds, Tusker’s David Odoyo scored the decisive goal in the 69th minute, securing a 1-0 victory over Muhoroni Youth.
As the dust settles on today’s fixtures, fans eagerly anticipate the continuation of Round 4 tomorrow, Sunday, September 24, 2023. The action will resume with the following matches:
Sunday, September 24, 2023 Fixtures:
- Nairobi City Stars vs Nzoia Sugar (Ruaraka Grounds, 3 pm)
- KCB vs Bandari (Kasarani Main, 3 pm)
- Ulinzi Stars vs Sofapaka (Ulinzi Complex, 3 pm)
- Murang’a Seal vs Posta Rangers (Sportpesa Arena, 3 pm)
- Kakamega Homeboyz vs Gor Mahia (Bukhungu Stadium, 3 pm)
The race for victory in the Kenyan Premier League continues to unfold, with teams vying for glory and fans eagerly awaiting more thrilling football action in the rounds to come.
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