Kenya U20 midfielder Humphrey Aroko came off the bench to score the decisive goal as Kariobangi Sharks snapped a five-match winless streak with a hard-fought 1-0 win over KCB FC in an FKF Premier League clash at Dandora Stadium on Thursday afternoon.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsFor KCB, it was another disappointing outing as they slumped to a fourth consecutive league defeat, extending their winless run to seven matches. The Bankers have struggled in front of goal, managing just two goals in their last six games.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925242##From the start, it was evident that KCB head coach Patrick Odhiambo had set up his team primarily to avoid conceding. He deployed a defensive setup with a back four and a midfield quartet composed entirely of holding players, suggesting he was more concerned with containing Sharks than finding the net himself.The defensive approach held firm in the first half, as Sharks dominated possession but struggled to break down the resolute KCB backline. At halftime, the match remained goalless.Anthony Akhulia maintains faith in Bidco’s relegation battle despite loss to ShabanaAfter the break, Sharks kept pressing and were eventually rewarded when Aroko, introduced as a substitute, capitalised on a chance in the 68th minute to put his side ahead. KCB had a golden opportunity to equalise through Vincent Ondabu, but he missed a one-on-one chance that could have earned his team a point.##NAJAVA_MECA_8925197##In the end, Sharks claimed all three points, much to the relief of head coach William Muluya, who credited a combination of quality, prayer, and luck for the result.“We can say prayers work. After we scored, they had a clear chance but missed it, and that was it — we won. The game was decided by a moment of quality, and Aroko showed his class with that finish,” said Muluya. “We now have 270 minutes left in the season, and we’ll approach each game with full focus. We’ll play each match like it’s a final.”Tactical analysis: How Kakamega Homeboyz outwitted Kenya PoliceMeanwhile, KCB’s Odhiambo expressed frustration over missing key players and questioned the commitment of some members of his squad.“It feels like some players don’t want to play for KCB FC. There are players missing from the team, and I don’t even know their whereabouts,” Odhiambo said. “For instance, Haniff Wesonga, our starting centre-back, wasn’t available, and I have no idea where he is. This situation makes it very difficult.”
