This archive report was first published on 14 September 2019.
On September 14, 2019, Posta Rangers secured a crucial point in their Kenyan Premier League match against Kakamega Homeboyz, thanks to a late goal from George Oporia.
The match, played at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, was an end-to-end affair with both teams creating scoring opportunities.
Homeboyz took the lead in the 42nd minute through Peter Thiong'o, but Rangers fought hard to equalize. In the 88th minute, Oporia scored the equalizer, spoiling Homeboyz's party.
Coach Sammy Omollo of Rangers and Nicholas Muyoti of Homeboyz expressed satisfaction with the result, which saw both teams maintain their unbeaten run after two rounds of the new season.
"I am happy with the character of the team because this was an end-to-end game where any team could have won but we fought hard and picked a point," said Omollo.
Muyoti added, "We came for a win but I am satisfied with a point because it was a tough game."
"I am happy with the character of the team because this was an end-to-end game where any team could have won but we fought hard and picked a point," said Omollo. Despite the thrilling match, both teams had their share of missed opportunities. Jackson Dwang' missed a glorious chance to put Rangers ahead in the 10th minute, while Homeboyz responded with a header from David Okoth that missed the target. Ken Mutembei then sneaked into the Homeboyz box and rifled the side net from close range, but goalkeeper Jairus Adira was forced to leave his line to deny Allan Wanga. Homeboyz would have stretched their lead on the 55th and 59th minutes, but Okoth and Festus Okiring were culpable. Rangers introduced fresh legs, Lokuwam and Gerson Likono being rested for Marcellus Ingotsi and Oporia, while Homeboyz withdrew Thiongo for Dennis Nandwa. As the match drew to a close, both teams created scoring opportunities. An alert Juma denied Rangers an equalizer on 68 minutes, but Oporia finally got it right with two minutes left. Homeboyz did not relent, surging forward in search of maximum points, but Wanga's last-minute shot was saved by Adira.
