Record Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia were held to a one-all draw by Sofapaka in a friendly match played at Utalii Grounds on Sunday morning.Reigning midfielder of the year Lawrence Juma scored against his former club for Sofapaka while Boniface Omondi found the back of the net for Andreas Spiers charges.With the current international break, Premier League clubs have taken to friendlies to maintain their match fitness either amongst themselves or against teams in the lower divisions.🚨 FRIENDLY MATCH UPDATEFT Sofapaka 1-1 Gor Mahia🗞️We took on @OfficialGMFC in a build match at Utalii Grounds. The match ended in a one all draw with Lawrence Juma and Boniface Omondi being on the scoresheet.@betikaKe@OyandoRonny#BatotoBaMungu pic.twitter.com/ehHgqaWNB6— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) March 27, 2022 It has also been an opportune moment for coaches to give players who have not been regulars in the league in their teams a chance to showcase themselves ahead of resumption next weekend.Batoto ba Mungu were set to play Ulinzi Stars in a rescheduled match on Saturday, March 26, but the match was called off after Sofapaka dashed to court to have the match postponed to allow their appeal to be heard.The 2009 Premier League champions were initially set to play the Soldiers in January at but the match failed to kick off after Sofapaka raised concerns about the ill-equipped ambulance provided by Ulinzi.🟢 | FRIENDLY MATCH We have a friendly match today against Sofapaka at Utalii Grounds – 10am. #Sirkal | #Betsafe pic.twitter.com/847CVSV7JB— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) March 27, 2022 The FKF Caretaker Committee then ordered a replay of the clash on Saturday 26 March at the Kericho Green Stadium but the match will now be put on hold to allow Sofapaka’s case to be heard.K’Ogalo will be back to league action next Sunday against Wazito while Sofapaka take on Talanta at home the same day.
