Patrick Otieno came off the bench to score the winner as Kariobangi Sharks beat Nairobi City Stars 2-1 at Ruaraka Grounds to go to the top of the log with 16 points as league action resumed.Sharks could have taken the lead earlier through a well struck freekick by Steve Otieno but the left footed shot hit the post. Fortune Omoto came close in the 20th minute, dancing around City Stars defenders but his final effort from his weaker foot went over the bar. Sharks persistent attack paid off in the 24th minute from the spot after Erick Mmata was brought down in the box by Lennox Oguttu, promting the referee to point to the spot. Geoffrey Shiveka stepped up to take the resultant penalty and made no mistake, blasting it into the net to give Sharks the lead.⏹️ | Full TimeWe rake maximum points courtesy of Lemu and Pato’s strikes.#WeAreSharks #BetwaySharks pic.twitter.com/U8Eql7nmJm— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) December 4, 2021 City Stars had their chances in the first half, with Ezekiel Odera, Davis Agesa, and Oliver Maloba but none of the could make it count when it mattered most and had to go into the break trailing.Upon resumption, City Stars came back a reenergized side and stringed a couple of attacks. Their efforts would pay off 10 minutes into the second half through Ezekiel Odera will a well taken goal from close range.Following the equalizer, William Muluya brought in Eric Juma and Sydney Lokale for Steve Otieno and Felix Oluoch as Nicholas Muyoti brought in Rodgers Okumu for Agesa.Sharks scored shortly with 22 minutes left to play in regular time through Patrick Otieno who had come on earlier to lead again.Mmata produced a fine cross from the right that Otieno converted to the far corner with ease.Despite the changes, and penalty appeals in different instances, City Stars could not find the equalizer as Sharks ascended to the summit.Nairobi City Stars Starting XI: Jacob Osano, Kevin Okumu, Dennis Wanjala Kennedy Onyango, Lennox Ogutu, Anthony Kimani, Davis Agesa, Ezekiel Odera, Sven Yidah, Oliver Maloba, Timothy OumaSubs: Steve Njunge, Michael Madoya, Calvins Masawa, Peter Opiyo, Vincent Otieno, Abdallah Salim, Herit Atariza, Charles Otieno, Rodgers OkumuKariobangi Sharks Starting XI: Brandon Obiero, Geoffrey Shiveka, John Omondi, Geoffrey Onyango, Samuel Olwade, Eric Mmata, Douglas Mokaya, Fortune Omoto, Felix Oluoch, Steve Otieno, Patillah OmottoSubs: Brian Olang’o, Tom Teka, Isaac Otieno, Patrick Otieno, Sydney Lokale, Julis Masaba, Eric Juma, Reagan Odede, Ken Kyalo
