Kabete United 4-3 Kiambiu Youth FC

West conference Kabete United continued to flourish in the Sportpesa Super 8 Premier League as they leaped to third on the standing after escaping with a narrow 4-3 victory over visiting East conference side Kiambiu Youth FC in an explosive week six tie played on Sunday 9 April in at fully packed Kabete grounds.

First half goals from Simon Ochieng (1’ ), Paul Masiba (18’) and Simon Onyango and an 86th minute effort from James Githinji ensured Kabete’s revival under new coach Peter Opiyo continued to take shape as they stretch their winning streak to five consecutive matches this season much to the delight of their boisterous home fans.

Kamukuji based Kiambiu who put a gallant fight despite being reduced to 10 men and wasting a penalty, got their goals through dependable forward and former AFC Leopards (U20) young star Valdo Madegwa who netted a brace (6’ & 90,) and John Olando (17’).

Kabete who beat Jericho FC 2-1 last weekend haul their point tally to 12, four shy of leaders Kawangware United and tied on second placed Kayole Asubuhi after the match, a delighted coach Opiyo heaped praise on his charges but urged them to stay focus.

“It was a tough game our opponents really played well but I am glad we got the three points which is what we were aiming for. Every person in the team played his part today so team work was key you could see how the players were self-motivated from the word go and the support from fans gave them the confidence to go for it. At first the chemistry between the players was lacking but I am glad we are building on that each game at a time,” Opiyo stated after the game.

Kiambiu coach Raul Gonzales was not a happy man after the game and he blamed officiating and defensive lapses for the loss.

“We had an upper hand in the game, we did very well considering this is an away match but we slumbered a bit in the second half where the keeper lost his concentration and we were punished. I believe we were also denied a clear goal, the shot by Valdo (Madegwa) went in but the assistant referee denied us which are some of the things the league should look into going on forward. Other than that I believe we should have won the match but that is football.”

Kiambiu will be at home against Team Umeme for their next league match next weekend while Kabete United will also be away to Zamalek fc.
Other matches

Ole Rongai FC 1-3 Kawangware United

In other matches that marked game week 6, first half brace from on form Victor John (14’ & 21’) and a goal from Samuel Gakuha guided West conference front runners and Kawangware United four points clear atop of the standings following a 3-1 away win over Ole Rongai FC who pulled on back through Kennedy Njenga at Nazareen grounds.

Shauri Moyo Blue Stars 0-1 Kayole Asubuhi FC

Elsewhere, an 18th minute strike by Tobius Olum was all champions Kayole Asubuhi needed to collect maximum points at the expense of struggling East conference side Shauri Moyo Blue Stars in the first match at Ziwani where West conference new boys Team Umeme were forced to a goalless draw by neighbours MASA.

TUK FC 3-4 Macmillan FC

At CID training grounds, 2015 champions and stuttering Wset conference giants TUK F’s slump form deepened further as they stretched their winless run to week 7 after being overpowered 3-4 at home by newbies Macmillan FC. Two goals from Evans Otieno (7’ & 23’) and one from Steven Odhiambo could not spare the university lads from their third loss of the season that leaves them languishing at the tail end of the log. Macmillan were inspired by Kevin Karanja’s who netted on either halves (13’ & 23’) with Joseph Ochieng’ (23) and Bramwel Ambetsa (28’) adding the other for the visitors.

Metro Sports FC 0-1 Jericho FC

At Drive Inn grounds, Ezekiel Akwana suffered his second successive defeat since taking charge of East conference title chasers Metro Sports FC after a late strike by Victor Walera tucked the three points for 10-man Jericho FC.

NYSA 1-1 Zamalek FC

Sam Lemashon rescued a valuable point for NYSA after scoring at the dying minutes of the game to hold Zamalek Fc to a one all draw at Ngong Posta grounds with Ajax Youth recording a 1-0 win over West conference rivals Meltah Kabiria at the same place.

FULL ROUND 6 RESULTS

AJAX YOUTH FC 1-0 MELTAH KABIRIA FC
TUK 3-4 MACMILLAN FC
KABETE UNITED 4-3 KIAMBIU YOUTH FC
SHAURI MOYO BLUE STARS FC 0-1 KAYOLE ASUBUHI
NYSA 1-1 ZAMALEK FC
TEAM UMEME 0-0 MASA
METRO SPORTS FC 0-1 JERICHO FC
OLE RONGAI FC 1-3 KAWANGWARE UNITED