John Makwatta leads Kariobangi Sharks demolition of Posta Rangers

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FKFPL John Makwatta leads Kariobangi Sharks demolition of Posta Rangers

Festus Chuma 15:17 - 10.03.2024

Kariobangi Sharks dominated Posta Rangers with goals and impressive plays at Police Sacco Stadium, marking a significant win in the FKF Premier League.

Kariobangi Sharks crushed title hopefuls Posta Rangers 5-1 in an FKF Premier League encounter at Police Sacco Stadium on Sunday afternoon in what was arguably the surprise result of the season.

The win moved Sharks to the 12th spot on the table, while Rangers remained fourth in the standings, 11 points behind table leader Gor Mahia.

Sharks bossed the game from the opening minutes and had fine chances for Ian Taifa and John Makwatta – neither of which were capitalised on – in the opening ten minutes.

The breakthrough arrived in the 15th minute, coutesy of Julis Masaba to put the visitors 1-0 up.

Brian Marita had a chance to pull one back for the home team with a long shot on target, however Bernard Jairo of the Slum Boys was alert to the attempt and made the save.

Christopher Oruchum and Patrick Otieno were both unlucky not to equalize for Rangers after the half-hour mark, Oruchum pushed forward and put the ball in the box in the way of Otieno but was unfortunate to see the ball going out.

Shami Kibwana put a cross into the box from the right side of the pitch but it was cleared by the defenders.

With the stakes so high for both sides, the Mailmen were relentless in their efforts to restore their winning streak.

 As the clock hit 45 minutes, Marita was in action with Oudu who took a shot from far but Jairo made yet another save.

Just four minutes after the restart, it was 2-0, with Masaba scoring his second of the day when he latched onto a through ball from Makwatta to chip the ball past a helpless Opiyo in goal.

Sharks did not have to wait long for the third goal, as John Makwatta thumped into a lose ball to make it 3-0 in the 56th minute. 

Rangers brought a flood of substitutions, yet Sharks continued to look the more dangerous in attack and Fortune Omotto spurned another great chance just before the hour mark, with a tame shot easily saved by the ‘keeper.

With Sharks running riot, Leonlevitt Otineo placed the ball at the back of the net to make it 4-0 in the 65th minute after an assist by the impressive Makwatta.

In the 87th minutes Rangers put together their best spell of play, ending with Dincken Mwema picking out the late run of Ojiambo, who got away a shot from the edge of the penalty area but saw the ball flash over the crossbar.

Sharks netted a fifth goal in the 90th minute, courtesy of Fortune Omotto, to complete a rampant rout that saw Posta Rangers midfielder Brian Otieno score a consolation in injury time.

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