In a thrilling encounter in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF PL), Kariobangi Sharks showcased their attacking prowess, led by the exceptional performance of John Mark Makwata, as they secured a convincing 5-2 victory over Sofapaka.
Makwata hits a haul
Makwata, the standout player of the match, stole the show by bagging an impressive four goals for his team. The striker wasted no time in making his mark on the game, opening the scoring with two clinical finishes in the 1st and 31st minutes, setting the tone for an eventful match.
Stephen Bwire extended Sharks’ lead with a well-taken goal in the 28th minute, showcasing the team’s potent attacking threat. Despite Sofapaka pulling one back through Onyango Jacob, Kariobangi Sharks remained in control as the first half ended with a 3-1 lead in their favor.
The second half saw both teams continue to fight for dominance, with Darius Msagha finding the net for Sofapaka to keep the game competitive. However, Makwata once again demonstrated his goal-scoring prowess, adding two more goals to his tally in the 63rd and 84th minutes, securing a well-deserved victory for Kariobangi Sharks.
With this victory, Kariobangi Sharks continue to make their mark in the FKF PL, highlighting their title aspirations and the strength of their squad.
Gor, Title contender
Gor Mahia inched closer to bagging Kenyan Premier League (KPL) title after downing Shabana FC 1-0 at Mamboleo Grounds Stadium in Kisumu.Striker Benson Omalla netted the lone goal that separated the two sides in the 34th minute of the opening half.
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In the second half, little unfolded worth taking down as Shabana played a tight one not to concede anymore goals while pushing upfront to try their luck.
Title chase
The win means K’Ogalo have extended the lead at the top of KPL table to 63 points, Kenya Police FC and Tusker closely following behind, yet to play their round 29 matches.While on the other hand, the defeat leaves Shabana at a danger zone down the table – tied with Sofapka on 28 points placing the Kisii based team just one place above relegation zone.
With eyes on the golden boot, Omalla now takes his goals tally to 13, neck to neck with Police FC striker Tito Okello who also has 13 goals so far – the golden boot is for sure a tight one with just five matches to go.
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In other fixtures around the league, Gor Mahia secured a narrow 1-0 win over Shabana, thanks to a goal from Benson Omalla in the 35th minute. Bidco United and Kakamega Homeboyz played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Dandora Stadium, showcasing the competitive nature of the FKF PL.
Elsewhere, Bandari and Ulinzi Stars settled for a goalless draw against Posta Rangers and Muhoroni Youth, respectively, while Nzoia Sugar and KCB played out a 1-1 stalemate in closely contested matches.
We look forward to more exciting FKF PL action as the league continues on Sunday, May 12, 2024, promising more thrills and drama as the teams battle for supremacy on the pitch.
