Central defender Bernard Ochieng and goal machine Erick Kapaito finally got the clearance to feature for their new club Arba Minch in the Ethiopian league after they got their ITC’s.Ochieng joined the EPL newbies from Wazito FC while Kapaito, last season’s league top scorer crossed over from Kariobangi Sharks.The two players finally made their league bow against Hadia Hosaina on Monday evening. Both of them were named in the starting XI in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw.The first half was largely balanced with a few chances for either side; none of them however could capitalize on the opportunities that they created in the first stanza.💬| Erick Kapaito’s parting shot as He heads out to Ethiopian side Abra Minch FC.#WeAreSharks #BetwaySharks pic.twitter.com/cFnkm7FJr1— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) October 18, 2021 Two minutes into the second half, Arba went ahead through Baye Gezahegn. The advantage lasted for 11 minutes before Fikreyesus Tewoldebrhan drew the visitors’ level. The Hadia forward would however see red six minutes from time.Kapaito played for 70 minutes before he got hauled off while Ochieng featured in the entire game and even made a stoppage-time clearance to deny Hadia what looked like a great opportunity to win the game.
