Ojwang’s late header cements KCB’s stay at FKFPL summit as Talanta struggles continue

A stoppage time header from Maurice Ojwang was enough for KCB to maintain their place on top of the FKF Premier League table following a 2-1 victory over FC Talanta at Dandora Stadium on Friday 22 November.The skipper expertly guided James Kinyanjui’s freekick from the right past the outstanding Mustapha Oduor, to give KCB a needed victory that extended their lead at the summit to five points.⏱️ 90+6⚽ Goal!!!!!!Maurice Owino heads in James Kinyanjui’s perfect ball from a set piece.KCB 2️⃣-1️⃣ Talanta#KCBTAL#Believe #LionHearted 🦁 pic.twitter.com/b6ng3C1rJ8— KCB Football Club (@KCBFootball) November 22, 2024 That would not have been the case minutes earlier, after the Bankers saw their slim lead canceled when Emmanuel Osoro rose highest to head in December Kisaka’s cross into the net in the 90th minute.By then, KCB, playing for the first time in the league since going 1-0 down to Mathare United on 3 November, were comfortably leading thanks to another goal by sole striker Francis Kahiro.Maurice Ojwang with a last minute winner for KCB Football Club #KPL2024 pic.twitter.com/ukVXo1mJuS— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) November 22, 2024 The league top-scorer took just 18 minutes to put his name on the scoresheet after feeding off Kinyanjui’s pass to give the Bankers the advantage.The goal was Kahiro’s sixth of the season, while Kinyanjui, who finished with two assists, showed no signs of slowing down, having received his October player of the month prior to kickoff.##NAJAVA_MECA_8519395##Whilst Patrick Odhiambo can relish in another win for his high-flying side, Jackline Juma will now feel to be under more pressure as her side is now on a run of six matches without a win, and just a point above bottom-placed Posta Rangers.At 1600 EAT, another woman coach – Beldine Odemba – will be on the touchline when Kenya Police face Kariobangi Sharks.

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