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A thrilling showdown in the FKF Premier League saw intense matches unfold, with Posta Rangers and Bandari earning results.
With the focus sharpened and anticipation reaching fever pitch, the stage was set for an exhilarating showdown in the heart of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League.
As gameweek two of the league unfolded on a crisp Friday afternoon, all eyes turned towards the clash between the two sides at the Police Sacco Stadium in South C.
Here, amidst the echoes of cheering fans and the thrill of competition, Kenya Police FC and Posta Rangers FC fiercely locked horns, creating a spectacle that would etch its mark in football history.
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The lawmakers welcomed the postmen who were chasing for the first maximum points following their goalless draw against Bidco United in their opening match of the season.
Police started the match brightly with former Kariobangi Sharks hitman Tyson Otieno looking lively for the home side. However, Posta Rangers opened the scoring in the sixth minute courtesy of Curtis Wekesa's strike.
Police grew in confidence in search of an equalizer as the match progressed and they started creating chances, but John Njau was keen to impress in the Rangers goal-posts.
The custodian produced a decent save to deny Police’s set-piece specialist Kenneth Muguna from a free-kick in the 19th minute.
Patilah Omoto had a chance to break the deadlock just before the half-hour mark following a mistake by the Posta defense.
However, Elvis Osok came to the hosts' rescue as he stopped the former Sharks man before he could pounce and score.
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Posta Rangers then contained Kenya Police and the score was 1-0 in their favour during the halftime break.
The two teams continued to attack each other after the restart and the first real chance of the second-half fell for Tito Okello.
However, Okello, who was sent through on goal, was denied by Kennedy Odhiambo as the defender made a crucial block with the visitor’s defense exposed.
Francis Kahata and Rueben Juma were introduced by Police coach Baraza as the law enforcers searched for the opening goal.
Rangers continued to frustrate the Police with the hosts struggling to create goal-scoring opportunities.
The mailmen deservedly doubled their lead nine minutes left on the clock when Jackson Macharia netted with a powerful top-notch strike to make it 2-0 to the visitors.
In the closing stages of the match, Brian Otieno added the third goal for Posta to make it 3-0, while Police missed a couple of chances in their quest to pull one back.
Elsewhere, Talanta FC and Shabana FC played to a 1-1 draw in a match that was played at Nyayo National Stadium.
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Shabana started the game like a house on fire and were only denied the game's opener by brilliant goalkeeping in the third minute. Isaac Otieno was the unlucky player to see his attempt canon off the post before Peter Ongechi watched his follow-up shot brilliantly saved by Isaiah Wakasala.
Bernard Otieno then warmed up the woodwork at the other end of the pitch in the 21st minute. Joahana Mwita brilliantly picked out the forward who had Wakasala beaten but not the crossbar.
The Glamour Boys striker hit the same crossbar two minutes before the break.Alex Juma’s left-footed cross was met powerfully by Ian Juma but again the post came to Shabana rescue.
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Talanta dominated most of the action following the break, but Shabana created the best chance in the 68th minute. Superb interplay between Ongechi and Mwita allowed the latter a clear sight of goal, but Wakasala pulled off another superb save.
However in the 90th minute Talanta found the back of the net courtesy of Kevington Machika before Justine Omwando found an equalizer for Shabana deep in the added time.
In another match of the day, Sofapaka welcomed Bandari at Kasarani Annex.
The Batoto ba Mungu succumbed to an early shock when the Dockers netted in the second minute of Ugandan international Umaru Kasumba who capitalized on poor defense from Sofapaka.
The home side for their part, offered the occasional threat on the counter, though lone striker Fiston Razak did not quite receive the service he needed to keep Bandari’s Joseph Ochuka on his toes.
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The hosts had a lackluster first half, which ended 1-0 with no significant chances at either end. The second half continued in a similar style, with neither side being able to take control of the game and assert any pressure.
Sofapaka occasionally needed the likes of Aamani Ataza and Mohamed Siraj to make a decisive tackle in a dangerous area, but in general the visitors’ defenders were able to handle whatever the Batoto ba Mungu could throw at them.
Both teams looked to shuffle their attacking options with late substitutions, including the likes of Derick Nsibambi and Nixon Omondi though no player was able to spark any late goalmouth drama as Bandari carried home maximum points.
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Friday’s FKF Premier League results:
Police 0-3 Posta Rangers
Talanta FC 1-1 Shabana
Muhoroni 1-1 Nzoia Sugar
Sofapaka 0-1 Bandari
KCB 1-0 AFC Leopards
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