Tusker, Mathare Share The SPL Spoils In 1-1 Stalemate At Afraha Stadium

6th April 2019 - by SPN Correspondent

Majak and Nyakeya trade quickfire first half goals in the only top flight match of Saturday in Nakuru

SUMMARY

Signed in the mid-season transfer window, Majak, who made his debut for the Brewers in their 1-1 draw against Western Stima FC when he came off the bench converted from the spot in the 14th minute to reward the decision by head coach Robert 'The Lion' Matano to include him in the starting 11
Mvuyekure's afternoon got worse when he was sent off after the assistant referee ruled he had stopped a clear goal-scoring opportunity in the final 10 minutes of the encounter earning him a red card for a professional foul
On Sunday, second-placed Sofapaka FC (37) have the chance to close the gap with Gor to four points when they travel to Kericho to face relegation-threatened Zoo Kericho FC (17)

NAKURU, Kenya- David Majak crowned his first start for Tusker FC with a goal as the 11-time winners held on for a 1-1 draw with Mathare United FC despite going down to 10-men in the only SportPesa Premier League fixture on Saturday afternoon at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru.

Signed in the mid-season transfer window, Majak, who made his debut for the Brewers in their 1-1 draw against Western Stima FC when he came off the bench converted from the spot in the 14th minute to reward the decision by head coach Robert 'The Lion' Matano to include him in the starting 11.

The 19 year-old former Kapenguria Heroes player put his new side ahead when his strike partner Sydney Ochieng' was upended in the box by Mathare's Francis Omondi.

However, the lead lasted barely two minutes when the 2008 champions' star attacking midfielder, Cliff Nyakeya, levelled the contest also from the spot when he sent Tusker keeper, Emery Mvuyekure, the wrong way when Marlon Tangauzi was penalised for handling the ball inside the danger area.

Ochieng' sacrificed

Mvuyekure's afternoon got worse when he was sent off after the assistant referee ruled he had stopped a clear goal-scoring opportunity in the final 10 minutes of the encounter earning him a red card for a professional foul.

Sydney Ochieng' was sacrificed for reserve keeper Robert Mboya as the Brewers navigated through the closing stages of the game to leave Afraha with a share of the spoils.

Mathare (35) remained fourth on the SPL log, nine points off leaders Gor Mahia FC who are in CAF Confederations Cup action on Sunday, after missing the chance to move above Bandari (36) to third.

Tusker (28) remain seventh ahead of Sony Sugar FC and Western Stima FC on goal-difference.

On Sunday, second-placed Sofapaka FC (37) have the chance to close the gap with Gor to four points when they travel to Kericho to face relegation-threatened Zoo Kericho FC (17) with the tie of the day featuring a repeat of the 2019 SportPesa Cup final when Bandari host Kariobangi Sharks FC (30) at the Mbaraki Stadium in Mombasa.

AFC Leopards SC, who moved further away from the drop zone with a 2-0 midweek victory over Chemelil Sugar FC, face a testing trip to Nakuru to take on 2010 champions Ulinzi Stars FC in another notable SPL clash.

Sunday SPL fixtures

Vihiga United vs KCB FC – Bukhungu – 1pm

Kakamega Homeboyz vs Chemelil Sugar FC – Bukhungu – 3:15pm

Bandari FC vs Kariobangi Sharks – Mbaraki – 3pm

Zoo FC vs Sofapaka – Kericho – 3pm

Ulinzi Stars vs AFC Leopards – Afraha Stadium – 4:15pm

Posta Rangers vs Sony Sugar FC – Machakos – 2pm

Mt Kenya United vs Nzoia Sugar FC – Machakos – 4:15pm