Reigning Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) champions Tusker propelled themselves to second on the log, six points behind log leaders Kakamega Homeboyz following their 3-0 win over Wazito FC on Tuesday.Tusker arrived into the clash enjoying a purple patch having gone nine games without suffering defeat which has thrust them back in contention to defend their title with defensive solidity being the back bone of their success having kept seven clean sheets in the last eight.Wazito on the other hand had started picking up form having registered a draw against Kariobangi Sharks last time out and picked up a win against Kenya Police FC.The game was off to a feisty start with the midfield battle dominating the proceedings but the two sides struggled to create chances as the few fans gathered around Kasarani Annex seeing little goal mouth action.The first real opening of the game came in the 21st minute when Bashir Ssekagya had a heavy touch that ran to John Njuguna whose feeble shot was cleared off the line by John Kuol who had retreated after Ssekagya had rushed off his lines in the 21st minute.Wazito also had their chance at the stroke of the half hour mark when Eli Asieche got the better of Charles Momanyi on the byline to cut back the ball for Amos Asemebeka who tripped while taking his touch with his shot saved by Patrick Matasi.Tusker went close again in the 34th minute when John Njuguna whipped in a sumptuous cross that narrowly missed the target after a diving header from Tanzanian import Ibrahim Joshua as both teams went into the half time break locked in a barren draw.Robert Matano had some strong words for his charges at half judging from the strong start as they took only six minutes to break the deadlock when Clyde Senaji delivered a cross with Ibrahim Joshua’s deft header guiding the ball past Bashir.The Brewers could have doubled their lead in 63rd minute when Shaphan Oyugi found Eric Zakayo in acres of space as the youngster opted to take a touch which allowed Kuol to recover and block his shot.Chances were flowing for Tusker as Diogracious Ojok was sent through on goal by Senaji but an outstretched arm from Ssekagya pushed the ball out for a corner but he atoned for his error in the 77th when he burried the ball in the near post to double Tusker’s lead.Tusker drilled the final nail in Wazito’s coffin in the 90th minute when Bashir Ssekagya produced a howler with his pass getting stuck on the boot with Lawrence Luvanda cutting the ball back for Diogracious Ojok to seal his brace.Wazito XI: Bashir Ssekagya, Rooney Onyango, Maurice Ojwang, John Kuol, Levin Odhiambo, Fidel Origa , Eli Asieche, Amos Asembeka (Tyson Otieno 58′), James Kinyanjui (Aziz Okaka 73′), Michael Owino (Eric Otieno58′), Curtis WekesaUnused Subs: Omar Adisa, Dennis Sikhayi, Amos Ekhalie, Swaleh Pamba, Ezekiel Otieno, Levis Adet.Tusker XI: Patrick Matasi, Isaac Kipyegon, Jimmy Mbugua, Christopher Oruchum, Charles Momanyi, Clyde Senajo, Shami Mwinyi (Humphrey Mieno 56′), Rodgers Ouma, Ibrahim Joshua (Lawrence Luvanda 59′), Eric Zakayo (Stewart Omondi 85′), John Njuguna (Shaphan Oyugi 56′).Unused Subs: Michael Wanjala, Protus Kirenge, Wellington Ochieng, Apollo Otieno.
