Michael Karamor came off the bench to score the winner as Kakamega Homeboyz saw off KCB at Bukhungu on Sunday afternoon in a Football Kenya Federation Premier league.Karamor and Yema Mwana scored for Homeboyz while Henry Onyango grabbed the consolation for KCB.The match was not only important because it saw Homeboyz put an end to their five-match winless streak, but also because it kept their title hopes alive after a torrid run recently.As it stands, Kakamega Homeboyz and Tusker are tied on points with 56 each, with the Benard Mwalala side having played one match less after points accrued from the win over Mathare United in the second leg were chalked off.Full Time:Kakamega Homeboyz 2-1 Kenya Commercial BankYema ‘16Karamor ’81 pic.twitter.com/aQK8NvA27V— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) May 15, 2022 Stephen Otieno was handed a rare start in between the sticks for the hosts in the absence of Godfrey Oputi, replacing David Juma who mannered goal in the 2-0 defeat to Tusker in the last outing.Yema Mwana opened the scoring for Homeboyz after just 16 minutes, scoring in both legs against KCB having hit a brace in the first leg, but KCB equalized through Henry Onyango 20 minutes later to get back to the game.Homeboyz were dealt a blow at the death of the first half following the injury of Evans Maliachi, but it was a blessing in disguising as offseason signing Potipher Odhiambo got to make his debut.Debut pic.twitter.com/8DsU6chuJu— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) May 15, 2022 The NSL MVP was yet to make a top-flight appearance having been out with a knee injury since November last year only to resume training earlier in the year when Homeboyz were cruising.Michael Karamor ensured that Kakamega Homeboyz bagged maximum points in the game with his goal with nine minutes left to play in regular time, just 13 minutes after coming on for Steve Wakanya.
