MASA 2-1 METRO SPORTS FC
Metro Sports FC perfect run in the Sportpesa Super 8 Premier League came down crumbling after being romped 2-1 by MASA in a high tempered match day 5 duel graced by an enormous crowd at Makongeni Sports grounds.
Two goals from early golden boot contender and leading scorer Tony Okello who took his tally to five goals now after scoring the opener for MASA on the 17th minute and a wonderful free kick by Nelson Mandela on 79th minute was all the home team needed to deflate a spirited Metro who got their consolation through Boniface Aluoch’s 81st minute penalty.
Former AFC Leopards and Sofapaka tactician Ezekiel Akwana who is now in charge of Metro Sports blamed unforced errors by his defence.
“The game was good is just that we did not utilise our chances on our attacking third but I am impressed by how we played even though we lost. In the second half, they (MASA) made good use of their opportunities they utilised defensive mistakes on our side and we paid for it but after the second goal we tried to contain them which we did well but there are some few areas that we are going to look into especially the defence and I believe we will come back stronger. “Akwana said after the match.
His opposite number Hassan Andale was delighted by the results but urged his players to use the win as a motivation to keep up with the fighting spirit.
“It was a tough match, our opponents were better tactically but we won comfortably and I congratulate the boys for holding on I believe we could have scored more goal but I am thankful for the results. It is a vital win for us, we lost our last match and I believe it is a motivation for us moving on forward.
We are going to keep on pressing on we are aiming for as many points as possible during the first leg and taking advantage of the home matches,“ Andale remarked.
The outcome means MASA stays 5th with an improved 9 points, just one shy of the Sportsmen who also sit comfortably unchanged at position 3 with 10 points.
KAYOLE ASUBUHI 5-0 AJAX YOUTH FC
Earlier on at the same place, cup holders Kayole Asubuhi sauntered to a 5-0 victory over a hapless Ajax Youth FC in a one sided encounter.
An early pin point header by Tobiu Olum and a 16th minute solo effort by Antony Musa sent the defending champions ahead with two fire second half goals by Moses Wambaki, Daniel Mwangi and Angola Melchezidek demolished the Rongai based outfit.
The win improves Kayole’s ranking to fourth with nine points while Ajax are sitting 14th with three points only.
KAWANGWARE UNITED 1-0 NYSA
At the same time, the top of the table clash saw Kawangware United overpower newcomers and arch rivals NYSA 1-0 in a Dagoretti derby to take charge of the league standings with 13 points for the first time this season.
NYSA’s perfect run was halted by Victor John whose 59th minute goal ensured the experienced Kawngware reach achieve new heights on their quest for the 2017 diadem as well as have an upper hand against their neighbours and conference rivals who now trickle to second with 10 points after being at the top for four consecutive weeks.
MELTAH KABIRIA FC 1-0 TEAM UMEME FC
A goal by Moses Vurugo on 78th minute lone was all Meltah Kabiria FC needed to dim Team Umeme in an early kick off at the same location. This means Meltah increase their tally to five points and climb to 11th while Umeme moves to 12th.
KIAMBIU YOUTH FC 3-1 OLE RONGAI FC
Elsewhere at Landi Mawe grounds, on song Valdo Madegwa swept in a brace (4’& 26’) to guide Kiambiu Youth to a 3-1 win over visiting Ole Rongai FC who netted their only goal through John Odhiambo on the 63rd minute, three minutes after Dennis Omondi had scored the third goal and winner for Kamukunji based Kiambiu who now leap to 7th with nine points while Ole Rongai descend to 13th with 4 points.
MACMILLAN FC 0-1 SHAURI MOYO BLUE STARS
10-man Shauri Moyo Blue Stars beat Macmillan FC 1-0 at the same place with Wycliffe Maikara rescuing the ship for the visitors on the 80th minute despite being one man less after Saidi Rashidi was shown straight red. Newly promoted Macmillan who are finding it rough in the premier league are perched at the bottom of the standings with two points while Blue Stars climb three spots up to 10th position on 6 points.
ZAMALEK FC 1-0 TUK FC
At Drive Inn grounds, TUK’s winless streak stretched into game week 5 after being hit 1-0 away to rookies Zamalek FC. 2015 SPS8 Tournament top scorer James Mandela netted the only goal of the match on the 75th minute, his first since joining Zamalek from Kaimbiu Youth. The outcome means that TUK are rooted at second from below the chart while Zamalek are placed 8th with seven points.
JERICHO FC 1-0 KABETE UNITED
East conference bigwigs and pre match favourites Jericho FC were punished 2-1 at home by Kabete United. Man of the match performance by Simon Ochieng who claimed the two second half goals (59’ & 77’) saw Kabete took the maximum points that enable them move to 6th with 9 point as Jericho move to 9th with six points.
FULL MATCHDAY 5 RESULTS
MELTAH KABIRIA 1-0 TEAM UMEME
JERICHO FC 1-2 KABETE UNITED
KIAMBIU YOUTH FC 3-1 OLE RONGAI FC
KAYOLE ASUBUHI FC 5-0 AJAX FC
KAWANGWARE UNITED 1-0 NYSA
MASA 2-1 METRO SPORTS FC
MACMILLAN 0-1 SHAURI MOYO BLUE STARS
ZAMALEK FC 1-0 TUK FC
