Tusker FC have shot to the summit of the FKF Premier League table following their 1-0 win over Bandari in a midweek clash played at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos on Wednesday.Youngster Thomas Omole proved to be the difference with his 17th minute strike which was not only his first goal of the season but also his first ever goal for Tusker FC.The match was the second of a double header of the rescheduled matches that was played at the same venue with Kenya Police emerging 3-2 victorious in the first match of the day.##NAJAVA_MECA_8636792##Both teams started the match strongly but it was Tusker who got the first clear chance of the game in the 10th minute when the league’s top scorer Ryan Ogam put Omole through on goal but the latter shot wide.With fans singing his name in the stands, the youngster made amends in the 17th minute when he picked up a loose ball in the penalty area and struck it in the half volley and past James Omusinde in the Bandari goal.Bandari responded with a series of attacks of their own but The Brewers were able to hold firm onto their lead until the half time whistle was blown.In the second half, Bandari responded by bringing on Alvin Ngoto to replace the ineffective William Wadri in the 53rd minute in a bid to salvage at least a point from the game.Former Harambee Stars coach reveals next move after receiving no response from FKF over salaryWith Tusker holding firm and unshakeable, coach Ken Odhiambo replaced Kenyan international Siraj Mohammed with Izzadin Ramadhan in the 74th minute but Tusker who had now put all their players behind the ball were so compact and did not allow Bandari to create any clear cut chances.In the end, Tusker were able to get back to winning ways after their loss to Shabana in their previous match while Bandari woes continued with what is now their fourth game without a win.Kenyan midfielder close to sealing record Ksh465 million move to Czech RepublicThe win propelled Tusker to the top of the league table for the first time this season with 30 points after 16 rounds of matches. The 12-time champions have opened a three point gap ahead of KCB and Police.
