NSL: Rainbow thrash SS Assad, move to top half of the log

Rainbow FC dominated SS Assad with a 3-0 victory in a rescheduled National Super League match at Dandora Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.The club had been inactive for the last three weeks due to three of their players participating in the Kenya U20 team at the four-nation tournament in Malawi. On Wednesday, they faced Assad to catch up on postponed fixtures.##NAJAVA_MECA_8002358##Assad, fresh from securing a Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinal spot after defeating Denmak FC, aimed to improve their performance on the road at the newly refurbished Dandora Stadium.However, Rainbow put on a masterclass show, securing all three points and moving from 12th to tenth on the National Super League log.South Sudanese international Paul Jawa opened the scoring in the third minute, providing his team with much-needed momentum early in the game. The first half was largely dominated by the home team, with Jawa’s goal being the only one.⌚️90’ | Maximum points secured!- Paul Jawa- Ryan Ogam- H.Ochieng #RainbowFCKenya | #TheRainbows | #NSL pic.twitter.com/YX2KnRi9yK— Rainbow FC Kenya (@RainbowFCKenya_) April 3, 2024 In the 76th minute, Kenya U20 midfielder Ryan Ogam found the back of the net for the first time since rejoining the club from Duba-based Elite Falcons in February, extending Rainbow’s lead.Another mid-season acquisition, Hansel Ochieng, completed the rout in stoppage time with the final goal of the game, securing one of their biggest wins of the season.Rainbow currently sits tenth in the log with 34 points, while Assad is placed 14th with 28 points.Rainbow’s next match is an away game against Darajani Gogo on Sunday, while Assad will host MCF FC on the same day.CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup : Guest nations register interest

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