This archive report was first published on 30 August 2019.
On Friday, Western Stima and Kariobangi Sharks clashed in an entertaining Kenyan Premier League match at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, resulting in a 2-2 draw.
Western Stima took the lead in the 15th minute when Kennedy Owino headed in a cross from Erastus Mwaniki. However, Eric Kapaito, the 2018 Most Valuable Player, equalized for Sharks in the 28th minute after a goalmouth melee.
Stima had a chance to retake the lead in the 33rd minute, but Kevin Monyi's overhead kick from inside the box went wide.
Patrick Otieno put Sharks in the lead in the 53rd minute with a headed goal from Harrison Mwenda's cross. Both teams made substitutions shortly after, with Stima replacing Hassan Kikoyo with James Ogada and Sharks resting Harrison Mwendwa for James Mazembe, while Patrick Otieno came out for Shaphan Oyugi.
As the match neared its end, Oyugi fouled James Ogada in the box, and Stima's Samuel Odhiambo stepped up to take the resultant penalty kick, leveling the score.
Sharks assistant coach Edward Seda described the game as a wake-up call, stating, 'We have noticed a few things that we need to fix, but the league just kicked off, we will get better.'
Stima coach Salim Babu praised his team, saying, 'It was an away match, and therefore it is a point gained for us. The players fought well, and I am satisfied with the team I have this season. I'm optimistic we will do better than last season.'
Elsewhere, Posta Rangers edged Sofapaka 2-1 at the Narok Stadium, with Eli Asieche's penalty giving Sofapaka the lead before Gearson Likonoh and Eliud Lokuwam scored for Posta Rangers.
Upcoming matches include Mathare United vs Bandari, Sony Sugar vs KCB, Wazito FC vs Nzoia Sugar, Kisumu All Stars vs Ulinzi Stars, Gor Mahia vs Tusker, Kakamega Homeboys vs AFC Leopards, and Zoo Kericho vs Chemelil Sugar.
