A first-half controversial spot kick and a Michael Mutinda late goal is all KCB needed to beat Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 in an entertaining FKF Premier League match staged at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on Sunday afternoon.Ahead of the game, the Bankers were seeking a third win in a row while Sharks were keen on bouncing back from last weekend’s defeat to Kenya Police and get what would be their second win of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_6945086##The first half hour of the game was largely balanced, drama free with a few opportunities apart for both teams before a moment of controversy in the 35th minute handed KCB a chance to take the lead.KCB right back Nashon Wekesa raced down the right before crossing the ball to Michael Oduor who had run into the area, Sharks midfielder Keith Imbali appeared to kick the ball away for a corner kick but to Sharks’ surprise, referee Zachariah Ashira pointed to the spot for an alleged foul on Oduor. KCB forward Erick Adem stepped forward and beat John ‘Toldo’ Otieno from the spot for his first goal for the Bankers.Penalty or not? This is what CR Zacharia Ashira awarded a penalty on in favor of KCB against Kariobangi Sharks. Be the judge.. #FKFPL pic.twitter.com/v1N6r8ZYRC— Murimi Njiru (@muriminjirujnr) January 15, 2023 The second stanza was equally evenly contested with KCB more cautious. Sharks went all out in search of a goal but it proved difficult in the early stages of the second half as KCB sat deep.Tyson Otieno has a chance to draw his side level in the 67th minute from point-blank range after connecting to a Fredrick Alushula cross but somehow Bryne Omondi managed to pull a superb save to deny the former Wazito FC midfielder. Three minutes later Shariff Musa rattled the upright from inside the penalty area with Sharks in total control of the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_6946253##Sharks’ indecisiveness in front of the goal eventually proved costly as KCB got a second through captain Mutinda deep into stoppage time. The midfielder went around the kept before slotting home. Drama in the game was far from over as Sharks were awarded a penalty deep into extra time when Hannif Wesonga was adjudged to have fouled Tyson Otieno in the area. Kevin Musamali converted for his third of the season and Sharks’ consolation.Ten-man Bidco edge Posta RangersAt the Kasarani Annex, Bidco United scored a late winner to pick maximum points in a 2-1 win over Posta Rangers.Eric Gichimu scored for a second consecutive game to give United a 32nd-minute lead. The Mail-men rallied and drew level just before the interval through seasoned striker Timothy Otieno.Things got hard for United when they were reduced to ten men after Francis Oduor was sent for an early shower for picking a second booking but that did not deter United as they managed to bag maximum points courtesy of a stoppage-time winner from substitute Ezekiel Okare who beat the offside trap before slotting home.95′ GoalEzekiel Okare puts us a goal ahead as he clinically dispatches a pass from Kassim Mwinyi leaving the defenders guessing whether he’s offside or not Bidco 2️⃣-1️⃣ posta— Bidco United F.C (@fCBidco) January 15, 2023 Bandari whip Vihiga Bullets At Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega, Bandari laboured to get a 2-0 win over Vihiga Bullets to register two wins in a row for the first time this season.Ten minutes into the second half, the Dockers were awarded a spot kick which William Wadri duly converted. Two minutes later, substitute Felix Oluoch made it 2-0 just two minutes after coming on when he fired home from a Umaru Kasumba assist. They had chances to score more but they failed to convert them.Harambee Stars’ Amos Nondi craving for action after sealing move to Armenia
