This archive report was first published on 31 August 2019.
Kenyan Premier League Roundup ¶
On Saturday, August 31, 2019, Mathare United's Job Ochieng made a remarkable goalkeeping display to prevent Bandari from securing a victory at the Ruaraka Grounds.
Meanwhile, in Kisumu, Gor Mahia dominated Tusker FC, securing a 5-2 win with captain Kenneth Muguna scoring two goals. Nicholas Kipkirui, Charles Momanyi, and Boniface Omondi also found the back of the net for Gor Mahia, while Boniface Muchiri scored twice for Tusker.
At Awendo, Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno made a promising start to his managerial career with KCB FC, leading the team to a convincing 3-0 win over Sony Sugar. Enoch Agwanda, Stephen Waruru, and Dennis Odhiambo were the goal-scorers for KCB FC.
Ulinzi Stars secured a 2-0 win away at Kisumu All Stars, thanks to a second-half double from Enosh Ochieng'. The match between Wazito FC and Nzoia United ended in a 1-1 draw, with Collins Wakhungu and Elvis Rupia trading goals.
Mathare United's Job Ochieng' made several crucial saves, including one from Cliff Kasuti's early effort in the first half, which was cleared off the line by William Wadri.
Bandari had a chance to take the lead, but Kelvin Kimani's cross arrived too late for John Mwangi to convert.
Mathare United dominated the game for longer periods but failed to capitalize on their chances, resulting in a 0-0 draw.
Bandari suffered a setback when Wycliffe Ochomo and Abdallah Hassan were replaced early in the second half due to injuries. The visitors struggled to create clear-cut chances in the latter stages of the game.
The stalemate marked the third consecutive league match between the two teams with a scoreline of 0-0.
Line-ups ¶
Mathare United:
Starting XI: Job Ochieng (GK), David Owino, Martin Ongori, Andrew Juma, Harun Junior, Roy Okal, Chrispin Odour, Kevin Kimani, James Kinyanjui, John Mwangi, Chris Ochieng
Subs: David Okello (GK), Lennox Ogutu, Francis Omondi, Alphonce Ndonye, Clifford Alwanga, Tyson Otieno, Klinsman Omulanga
Bandari:
Starting XI: Michael Wanyika, Nicolas Meja, Fred Nkata, Brian Otieno, Felly Mulumba (C), Collins Agade, Cliff Kasuti, Danson Namasaka, Wycliffe Ochomo, William Wadri, Hassan Abdallah
Subs: Justin Ndikumana, Dan Guya, Moses Mudavadi, Benjamin Mosha, Shaban Kenga, Wilberforce Lugogo
