Ulinzi Stars urged to work smarter

Ulinzi Stars Head coach Dunstan Nyaudo has called on his charges to work smarter, following the 0 – 1 loss to Sofapaka on Sunday 5th August, which marked the first loss for the team since June, the coach lamented at the missed chances and the late concession.

Umaru Kasumba’s late goal at Narok County Stadium proved a sucker punch for Ulinzi Stars, who had a fair share of open chances, especially in the first half, but couldn’t hit the target.

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The defeat came on the back of a barren draw with Nzoia Sugar, leaving the team with just one point from the last two matches and the coach admitted that the rate at which the team is dropping points is worrying.

“I am a little bit worried about the points we are dropping, and definitely the chances we are missing; in this game alone we had four good chances in the first half but missed all and we were punished very late on.

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“Last week we dropped two points in similar fashion, and honestly I would have loved to pick even one point against Sofapaka but sometimes this is a crazy game. They have beaten us home and away and it is really a concern,” he said.

Ulinzi Stars should have taken a comfortable lead to the break, while goalkeeper Jacktone Odhiambo was also on hand with some big saves in the first half, and while the coach lauded the team for an impressive display, he picked out attack as the area to be worked on.

“Despite that we played so well, all the departments worked and it is only that we did not turn in our chances. It is worrying me a lot and this is one area we are going to have to dedicate a lot of effort,” he added.

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Kariobangi Sharks 1-2 Zoo FC

In an early kick off match played at the Camp Toyoyo, visiting Zoo Kericho picked all the three points by edging out Kariobangi Sharks 2-1. Sabiri Sindini opened the scoring for the visitors in the 25th minute but Sharks leveled through Duke Abuya just three minutes later. 2017 KPL MVP Michael Madoya headed in the winner in the 58th minute, his tenth goal of the season.

Sofapaka 1-0 Ulinzi Stars

Ugandan forward scored a stoppage time winner as Sofapaka edged out Ulinzi Stars by a solitary goal in a match played at the Narok County Stadium.

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AFC Leopards 2-1 Mathare United 

AFC Leopards had youngster Marvin Nabwire Omondi to thank as he scored the winner in the team’s 2-1 win over Mathare United at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. Whyvonne Isuza put Ingwe ahead from the spot at the half hour hour mark after Jaffery Odeny was hacked on the edge of the box by James Situma. Situma equalized just before the break, tapping in a floated freekick to level the scores. Marvin Nabwire reacted fast to tap in after Mathare custodian David Okello punched Jaffery’s low shot on his path.

Nzoia Sugar 0-0 Wazito 

Nzoia Sugar FC and Wazito FC played to a barren draw in a match played at the Sudi Stadium in Bungoma. Both teams have been struggling during the second leg – Wazito are still bottom of the log with 20 points from 25 matches while Nzoia are 11th with 30 points having played the same number of matches.

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Sony Sugar 3-1 Thika United 

Sony Sugar’s resurgence under coach Patrick Odhiambo continued with a well deserved 3-1 win over struggling Thika United at the Green Stadium in Awendo. Former Muhoroni Youth defender Robert Mudenyu opened the scoring for Sony in the 2nd minute and Enock Agwanda doubled the lead from the spot in the 20th minute after Hadji Mwachoki handled the ball in the box. Tobias Omondi headed in the third goal for Sony in the 50th minute after a wonderful freekick by Clinton Omondi. Thika’s consolation goal came in the 59th minute through Dennis Lewa.

Saturday results 

1. Nakumatt 2-2 Gor Mahia
2. Chemelil Sugar 1-0 Vihiga United
3. Kakamega Homeboyz 0-2 Tusker FC
4. Posta Rangers 1-3 Bandari

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