KCB’s struggles continued on Thursday afternoon as they settled for a 0-0 draw against an improving Sofapaka in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League match at St. Sebastian Park, Murang’a. The Bankers entered the match eager to break a three-game winless streak, having drawn their last three matches. Sofapaka, under the guidance of veteran coach Robert Matano, aimed to extend their climb up the league standings and secure a place in the top five. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8566359##KCB, leading the table with 24 points from 13 games, missed a crucial opportunity to extend their lead to four points after their closest rivals dropped points on Wednesday. Sofapaka started brightly and almost scored in the 5th minute when Joseph Kuloba’s corner found Jack Ong’anya, but his header narrowly missed the target. Moments later, Ong’anya suffered an injury following a rough challenge and was substituted in the 14th minute. The first half was a scrappy affair, with both teams failing to create meaningful chances. After 45 minutes of lackluster play, the teams headed to halftime locked at 0-0. Harambee Starlets set to face Tunisia in WAFCON 2026 QualifiersIn the second half, Matano made an early change, bringing on Edward Omondi for Kuloba. Sofapaka had a golden chance in the 57th minute when Harambee Stars U-20 defender Baron Ochieng’s shot was deflected for a corner by Michael Mutinda. Minutes later, Ochieng intercepted a pass from Farouk Shikalo and set up Ronald Ssempala, whose effort was brilliantly saved by Shikalo.Despite Sofapaka’s pressure, both teams struggled to create clear-cut opportunities in the final third. Eugene Asike on experience of working with EPL side Brighton & Hove AlbionThe draw leaves Sofapaka in 8th place with 17 points, while KCB remain top of the table with 24 points, three ahead of second-placed Bandari.
