This archive report was first published on 15 September 2019.
On September 15, 2019, AFC Leopards secured their first point of the season after a 0-0 draw with Kariobangi Sharks in their Kenyan Premier League match at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani.
Leopards had lost their league opener 1-0 to Kakamega Homeboyz, while Sharks had drawn 2-2 with Western Stima in their season opener.
Leopards coach Casa Mbungo expressed satisfaction with the point, stating that his team had improved significantly and needed to continue working hard to achieve wins.
"Today we improved which is very good for us because we have many new faces in our team. We just need to keep on working hard to win," said Mbungo.
Sharks' coach William Muluya acknowledged that both teams deserved to win, citing the chances created by both sides.
Leopards started the match brightly, with Samuel Olwande making crucial interceptions to prevent Sharks from scoring. Sharks, however, missed a glorious opportunity to break the deadlock when Erick Kapaito failed to beat goalkeeper Benjamin Ocham from a one-on-one situation.
Patrick Otieno produced a moment of magic when he dribbled from the left wing, despite shoving from his marker, and managed to turn well inside the hosts' box to float a cross in front of Leopard's goal that was not converted.
Both teams made substitutions at halftime, with Leopards resting John Wanda and Diara Ismael for Austine Odhiambo and Hansel Ochieng respectively, while Sharks introduced Daniel Sakari for Nixon Omondi.
Sharks' goalkeeper Bwire was alert and saved Makwata's close-range attempt, before again denying substitute Odhiambo a few minutes later from outside the box.
Leopards thought they had taken the lead in the 79th minute after Makwata managed to sneak the ball past a brilliant Bwire, but the goal was cancelled for offside to the disappointment of the home supporters.
