23 games into the season, Sofapaka are still in search of their maiden back to back victory after being held to a barren draw by relegation-threatened Vihiga United who ascended out of the drop zone with the point. Sofapaka went into the encounter in pursuit of their maiden back to back victory of the season after blowing hot and cold despite breaking the bank to land Lawrence Juma, Michael Kibwage and Roy Okal before the start of the season.Vihiga United on the other hand were desperately in search of three points after slipping back into the drop zone coming into the game following their torrid run of form that has seen them win one of their last 12 games.45′ | GOALMonda Dennis opens the goal for Vihiga@FC_Sofapaka 0 – 1 @VihigaUnitedFC@betikaKe @Officialfkfpl#BatotoBaMungu #BKPL— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) July 4, 2021 The biggest talking point coming into the game was whether Michael Kibwage would be trusted with a starting berth after an outburst in the media about his wages which had allegedly been delayed for four months.The opening exchanges saw chances few and few between with the opening 40 minutes of the encounter seeing Ayeko Prince with Burundian defender David Nshirimana trading yellow cards for both sets of teams.The game sprung to life at the stroke of the halftime mark with Monda Dennis releasing a thunderbolt that proved too hot to handle for Kevin Omondi in goal as Vihiga grabbed a surprise lead to ease Mike Mururi’s halt time pep talk.52′ | GOALLawrence Juma gives us an equaliser@FC_Sofapaka 1 – 1 @VihigaUnitedFC@betikaKe @Officialfkfpl#BatotoBaMungu #BKPL— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) July 4, 2021 Ken Odhiambo had some harsh words for his charges at the break that was evident from the strong start in the second half as they drew level six minutes after the interval through Lawrence Juma who has been a revelation since making the switch from Gor Mahia.This being his 12th goal of the season and puts him firmly in contention for the Golden Boot as he challenges for the gong against out and out forwards Eric Kapaito and Elvis Rupia who have 16 and 14 goals respectively.Neither team could resist the muster a win in the clash as they both settled for a draw.
