Sofapaka claimed their second win of the season with an impressive 2-1 victory over AFC Leopards in the Kenyan Premier League.

As expected, the encounter lived up to expectations as the Batoto Ba Mungu looked good in the opening exchanges, often getting on the front foot and forcing the Ingwe to defend deep.

Sofapaka opening goal came as early as the second minute from Umaru Kasumba and it did little to dent the Ingwe’ spirits as they looked dangerous on the break, and with the game being played at a frenetic pace, it was excitement galore.

In the 17th minute it was Leopards who came close to changing the score line when Baker Lukooya tried his luck from range, only to see the effort go just over the bar.

With 20 minutes played, Jairus Adira produced a top notch save to deny Kepha Aswani’s header. The Batoto Ba Mungu attacker found himself on the end of a pin-point cross, but his header could not find a way past the 29-year-old shot-stopper.

At the other end, Ezekiel Odera found the back of the Ingwe goal thanks to Mburu’s finish to level the matters.

Sofapaka had the best chance of the half to extend their lead in the 35th minute when Musa Omar put the ball on a platter for Stephen Waruru to attack, but he somehow sent the header over the target.

In the 44th minute Leopards were close again as a corner kick from Elli Asieche picked out Michael Oduor, but his powerful header crashed into the woodwork.

The resumption of the second half saw a similar intensity displayed by both sets of players with Leopards looking livelier. Marvin Nabwire thought he had found the equaliser early on, but his effort was ruled out for offside.

Meanwhile, with Sofapaka pushing men upfield, they were leaving themselves exposed to counter-attacks and it meant that Adira had to constantly be on his toes to alleviate the danger.

Two minutes after the hour mark Sofapaka pushed home their advantage. Kepha Aswani cut the ball back from the left byline and Kevin Kimani was in position to finish from close range.

Waruru went close to extending the lead as he had a go from the edge of the box, but it went just wide.

Ingwe outfit looked shell-shocked and had it not been for a combination of good goalkeeping by Adira and some poor finishing, Sofapaka could have been even further ahead as the game reached o final fifteen minutes.

Leopards did have a chance to get an equalizer, but the chance was easily squandered. Sofapaka would have one final opportunity to compile further misery on the opposition, but Adira again came to the rescue as he denied Kepha Aswani.

Leopards XI: Jairus Adira, Moses Mburu, Michael Kibwage, Robinson Kamura, Yusuf Mainge, Duncan Otieno, Whyvone Isuza (, Eric Bekoe), Baker Lukooya ( Jaffery Owiti,), Marvin Nabwire, Brian Marita ( Ezekiel Otuoma.) , Ezekiel Odera,

Unused Subs: Gabriel Andika, Salim Abdalla, Victor Majid, Isaac Oduro.

Sofapaka XI: 1.Mathias Kigonya 3.Willis Ouma  7.Yusuf Juma  17. Rodgers Aloro  15.Moussa Omar  4. Kilume Mohammed  22.Stephen Waruru  16.Elli Asieche (Kennedy Oduor), 13.Umaru Kasumba ( Kevin Kimani, ) 11.Michael Odour (Hillary  Echesa), 50.Kepha Aswani.

Subs: Emmanuel Opiyo, Humphrey Okoti, Bernard Mangoli, Ibrahim Kitawi.