A Levis Barasa hat-trick inspired Nzoia Sugar to their first-ever Premier League win over Kariobangi Sharks to pick up their maiden victory of the season after edging the Kariobangi-based side 2-1 in a match staged at the Sudi Stadium Sharks came into the encounter looking to preserve their unbeaten Premier League record against Nzoia Sugar since earning promotion back in 2017.⏸️ IntervalWe’re level at recess#WeAreSharks #BetwaySharks pic.twitter.com/ZtbafrGZ1i— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) December 11, 2021 Nzoia however were unbeaten in the last three Sharks visits to Sudi Stadium after picking up draws which marked their only points against William Muluya’s outfit. The Millers who were buoyed by their point away to Nairobi City Stars started the clash with a bang as they needed just 10 minutes to pull ahead through Levis Barasa.Sharks soon found their footing in the game and restored parity 12 minutes later when Geoffrey Shiveka held his nerve to convert a spot-kick.After the frenetic start, the game then saw little goalmouth action as both teams went into the halftime break locked in a 1-1 draw.Nzoia had a mirror start to the second half as they reclaimed their lead six minutes after the resumption with that man again Barasa sealing his double. Full timeNzoia Sugar FC 3-1 Kariobangi SharksThe Millers get their first win of the season. Levis Barasa grabs his first hattrick in the FKF PL. From almost quiting, to being mocked during his unveiling to getting a hattrick.Football is a beautiful game#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/hqbNistunW— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) December 11, 2021 With Sharks pushing for an equalizer, spaces were left at the back for Nzoia to exploit as Barasa was on hand to grab his hat-trick in the 89th minute.Ibrahim Shikanda who had raised eyebrows by casting a doubt over his future saw his side see off Sharks in the dying minutes of the game to claim their maiden win of the season.
