The Kakamega Homeboyz playing unit and technical bench can afford a sigh of relief after arresting their six-game winless run following their hard-fought 2-1 win over KCB at the Police Sacco Grounds on Sunday.Pressure was almost going through the roof at Homeboyz given the persistent poor run that dealt their league title chances a significant dent but can now have their breath back after being on the edge for a while.What made the statistics tougher for Abana Abeingo to stomach was the fact that they didn’t hit the back of the net in those six matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_7863387##However, they can rest easy and focus on the next league assignment against AFC Leopards after ending the wait for the first victory of the year.The win over KCB wasn’t one of the prettiest and easiest as Homeboyz had to dig deep in the second half and squeeze two goals past Gabriel Andika.Homeboyz took the lead in the 47th minute through Hillary Juma who struck from range.Tusker shovel more soil on the sinking Shabana shipThe lead was short-lived as Derrick Otanga restored parity for the bankers in the 52nd minute from the spot.Second-half substitute Eston Esiye settled the contest after finding the back of the net in the 72nd minute.While there was relief on the Homeboyz side, the same couldn’t be said for the bankers who have stretched their winless run to five matches.Away from the results, both teams handed some of their new boys club debuts in the match with John Omondi, Shafik Batambuze, Salim Odeka, and Otunga Glen making their first-ever start for Homeboyz.Philemon Nyakwaka earned his KCB debut in the game.Wayodi’s thirst for fresh challenge reason for Vihiga Queens exitAt the Nyayo National Stadium, AFC Leopards extended their fine run after flooring league debutants Murang’a Seal 1-0.Victor Omune scored early in the first half to inspire Ingwe to their fifth straight win.Seal finished with ten men after Marvin Brian was sent off for a reckless challenge on Vincent Mahiga.FKF PREMIER LEAGUE – WEEK 21Saturday ResultsPosta Rangers 0-0 Kenya Police (0-0)Gor Mahia 0-0 Ulinzi Stars (0-0)Bandari 0-1Nairobi City Stars (0-1)/V. Owino 34/Sunday ResultsAFC Leopards 1 Murang’a Seal 0/Victor Omune 30/KCB 1 Kakamega Homeboyz 2/Derrick Otanga 52, Hillary Juma 47 Eston Esiye 72/FC Talanta 1 Sofapaka 1/Edwin Lutta 35, Jacob Onyango 87/Shabana 0 Tusker 4/Deogratious Ojok 14, Ibrahim Joshua 58, Shaphan Siwa 65, Joseph Mwangi 88/Muhoroni Youth 1 Kariobangi Sharks 2/Reagan Ochieng 34, Isaac Wasambo 7, Keith Imbali/
