This archive report was first published on 20 November 2019.
On Wednesday, Kisumu All Stars made a statement in the Kenyan Premier League, defeating Wazito FC 2-0 at Moi Stadium, Kisumu.
The home side's goals came from Gershom Arabe and Erick Otieno in both halves of the match, which drew hundreds of fans.
With this win, Kisumu All Stars moved up to 14th position on the log with nine points, just one point behind Wazito FC.
Meanwhile, Posta Rangers FC, coached by Sammy 'Pamzo' Omollo, climbed to second place after beating Nzoia Sugar 2-0 at Sudi Stadium in Bungoma.
Other teams that benefited from walkovers, KCB and Zoo Kericho, now occupy second and 11th positions respectively on the log.
At Kasarani, Mathare United's unbeaten run came to an end after being defeated 1-0 by Sofapaka, courtesy of a goal scored by Brian Nyakan in the 37th minute.
Mathare United dropped to sixth position, while Sofapaka remained ninth despite the win.
Mathare coach Salim Ali chose not to speak to the media after the match, while Sofapaka coach John Baraza expressed his team's confidence in facing future opponents.
"Mathare is a tough team, and we are elated to have won against them. Though they pressed hard for an equaliser, my defenders didn't give them a chance to score. They have played well, but we won because we took our chances," Baraza said after the match.
