Four-Star Sony Sugar Switch Off Stima, Sharks Held By Vihiga

NAIROBI, Kenya- Sony Sugar FC were the biggest winners in round 15 of the SportPesa Premier League (SPL) as they ran riot, thumping newcomers Western Stima FC 4-0 at the Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday.

The victory, which was also their biggest one of the season, moved them up to eighth on the standings with 19 points.

It was only Stima’s second loss of the campaign, meaning they are still in contention for the title as they sit in fifth, seven points off leaders Bandari FC.

Kelly Wesonga, Derrick Otanga and Robert Ayala gave the sugar millers a commanding 3-0 halftime lead before Ambrose Ayoyi finished off the job in the 56th.

Elsewhere at the Bukhungu Stadium, SportPesa Cup winners Kariobangi Sharks FC salvaged a 1-1 draw away to Vihiga United FC on a rainy afternoon.

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Duke Abuya’s second half free-kick rescued a point for William Muluya’s side after Alex Imbusia had given the home side an early lead in the seventh minute of the game.

The draw relegates Vihiga into the drop zone with 11 points, one more than bottom side AFC Leopards SC, who lost 2-0 to Mathare United FC on Saturday.

Mt. Kenya United FC battled to their third victory of the season as an 80th minute Joseph Wanyonyi strike secured all three points against Zoo FC in Kericho.

The win takes them away from the relegation zone into 16th, for the first time this season.

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