The headlines were still being written about how Shabana were comfortably seeing out an unprecedented league double over Tusker until Eric Balecho rose highest in their box to head in a late equalizer, seeing both teams settle for a 1-1 draw at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Wednesday 26 February.For much of the game, Tusker were writing the wrong stuff about themselves; going for their fourth consecutive match without a goal, before the former Murang’a Seal man connected to a long throw from George Kaddu to steal a point with just a minute of regulation left.FULL TIME in Machakos.A great fight from the boys, but the comeback falls short. #KenyaMilele #GameNiYetu pic.twitter.com/GH9EZ4kbpO— Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) February 26, 2025 Shabana, after a strong start to the rescheduled fixture, took the lead in the first half through their new signing Keith Imbali, and were guilty of missing a dozen chances in the second period, ultimately conceding the late goal to go four matches without a win.Tusker, on the other hand, failed to go top of the standings after registering their fourth consecutive draw, and trail leaders Kenya Police by a point.More to follow…
