On 2 October 2019, Uasin Gishu County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA) football defending champions began their title defence on the right foot when they beat Kilifi 1-0.
The match took place at the Eldoret National Polytechnic Grounds.
Uasin Gishu and Kilifi had faced a controversy over the fielding of ineligible players on the previous day, but the jury reinstated them.
Elvis Tarus headed in Richard Yego’s corner on the 49th minute for the only goal of the match, beating Kilifi’s custodian Elinus Kalume to seal the victory.
Uasin Gishu’s captain, Hillary Rono, said they had prepared well for the games despite the earlier dispute they encountered.
‘Some players were not allowed on the team, however, that was an unofficial match. Today we played well. Last time we beat Kilifi 3-0, but in this match we managed 1-0. That is a clear indication that they have greatly improved,’ said Rono.
He added that as the defending champions and hosts, they are under pressure.
‘Each team thinks that we are a threat. Indeed, we are. In this tournament our target is to defend our title,’ added Rono.
