Wazito FC beat Ulinzi Stars 1-0 in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) match played at Muhoroni Stadium on a chilly Saturday afternoon. The win ends Wazito’s 19-game winless run and revives their chances of avoiding the chop at the end of the season. Defender Erick Juma scored lone goal in the second half heading home from a free kick. Wazito had sought divine intervention with members of the JICC – Muhoroni praise and worship team led by Julius Odongo belting out uplifting tunes in between the halves. Gor Mahia reclaim top spot after edging Police##NAJAVA_MECA_7198413##In a cagey game played under chilly conditions in Muhoroni town, real scoring chances were few and far between from both sides.The hosts were however more motivated and created some decent scoring opportunities. Bulimo Clinton had the best view of goal of the opening stanza in the 25th minute, but his feeble shot spiralled wide.Enosh Ochieng would score on the other end two minutes later, but from an offside position. The second half was an improvement, but still it was Wazito who showed more appetite for scoring, and this was rewarded at the hour mark when defender Juma jumped high to node in skipper Robert Onyango’s free kick. The match proved emotional as the proceedings headed towards conclusion as the visitors felt hard done by the referee.At the blow of the final whistle, a trigger happy policeman was restrained as he cocked his gun ready to unleash a teargas canister. Though still rooted in the relegation zone, the win propels Wazito to within points reach of the playoffs zone, and will be looking for any slip up by Mathare United for them to capitalise.Wazito will next face Sofapaka away on Tuesday. Mathare United 0-2 Posta Rangers In another match played at a rainsoaked Ruaraka Stadium, ten-man Posta Rangers beat Mathare United. Cavin Odono opened the scoring on eight minutes with Eliud Lokuwam doubling the lead on 71 minutes. Timothy Otieno was sent off for a second bookable offense just before the breather.
