Eric Kapaito on target in Ethiopia as Arba Minch suffer defeat

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STARS ABROAD Eric Kapaito on target in Ethiopia as Arba Minch suffer defeat

Festus Chuma 21:01 - 03.04.2023

The former Kariobangi Sharks striker continued with his fine scoring form at the Ethiopia Premier League.

Kenyan international Eric Kapaito was on target for Arba Minch City on Monday but it proved futile as they ended up on the losing end. 

Arba Minch lost 2-1 to Ethiopian Medin in an Ethiopia Premier League match played at Adama Science and Technology University Stadium.

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Kapaito sought to inspire Arba Minch to secure a comeback victory after scoring to cancel out the home side’s lead.

However, Ugandan striker Simon Peter Oketch found the back of the net at the hour mark as Ethiopia Medin took all three points.

Biruk Mulegeta scored the opener from a brilliant build-up in the eighth minute from close range to beat Mekonnen Merdokios in goal.

Kapaito had wasted a wonderful opportunity when Abubeker Nuri's clearance could only reach Tekalegn Jelene, but the striker’s attempt to curl the ball went wide in the 36th minute.

Former Wazito FC defender Bernard Ochieng watched the match from the bench for Arba Minch as he continued struggling to produce his form at the club.

Arba Minch now have 18 points from 17 matches as they sit 14th on the log, while Ethiopia Medi are second with 33 points from the same number of games.

Arba Minch will next face Mechal in a league match set to be played on Friday, 7 April, at the same venue.