Kiamaiko City 1-3 TUK

Sportpesa Super 8 Premier League, fresh from receiving more financial muscle from new partners; Protel Studios, Transcend Media, Homeboyz and Ghetto Radio who injected Kshs 73M in cash and kind on Wednesday – the biggest grassroot league in Kenya served two breathtaking fixtures.

Technical University of Kenya (TUK) overpowered Kiamaiko City 3-1 at Huruma Ground as Baba Dogo United drew 2-2 with Kayole Youth at Baba Dogo Ground in the midweek ties.

The teams donned brand new kits supplied on the same day by title sponsors, sports betting giants Sportpesa.

The university students continued with their bullish form with their second win on the trot which took them to fourth on the table standings with 20 points, two behind Kayole Asubuhi.

Jeconiah Uyoga shook the net in the 26th minute to give the visitors a 1-0 lead at the interval. On restart, Steve Ougo made it 2-0 at the hour mark, however Daniel Mwangi pulled one back for Kiamaiko in the 78 minute as they threatened. TUK were not to allow any come back dreams and in the 84th minute Uyoga made it 3-1 grabbing a brace to seal the three points.

Baba Dogo United 2-2 Kayole Youth

At Baba Dogo Ground, host Baba Dogo United rallied to pick a point against Kayole Youth in a four goal thriller.

Ken Kimani popped the ball past Youth keeper with just 18 minutes into the match to awaken the home crowd, however their joy could only last up to the 41st minute when Moses Wambaki restored parity with a super crafted strike.

Buoyed by the equalizer, the away side pilled even further pressure as they fired from all cylinders, and it was not vein. Anthony Ojwang’, against a run of play beat his markers to slot past Baba keeper to put Kayole in the driving seat for the first time in the match, but it wasn’t to last as the home side were not done just yet.

John Mark had the last say when he scored the equalizer for Baba with just 2 minutes to go to settle the enthralling match at 2-2 final score.

Baba moves up one place to 10th with 13 points, while Kayole Youth remain second from bottom with 7 points.

The league continues…so get out and #WakilishaMtaaYako

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Bonface Osano

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