Harambee Stars centre back Joash Onyango was in action on Friday when his side Simba beat Singida Big Star 3-1 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.Onyango who has been a constant figure in Simba’s central defence played alongside his favorite pair in Henock Inonga for the first time in the year as the latter had been out nursing an injury.Inonga who was named the best defender in the past season returned to the first team since suffering an injury while in action against Tanzania Prisons that was previously coached by former Gor Mahia assistant coach Patrick Odhiambo.##NAJAVA_MECA_6999255##Simba who are bidding to recapture the league title that is currently in possession of their bitter rivals Yanga took the lead in the eighth minute through Baleke Othos after he was put through by Clatous Chama. Wekundu wa Msimbazi doubled their advantage in the 21st minute through Burundian Saidi Ntibazonkiza who was also set up by the Zambian playmaker, Chama. KCB skipper Michael Mutinda set to resume training next weekSingida who boast of having big names in their team among them is former Gor forward Meddie Kagere halved the deficit through Bruno Barroso in the 34th minute.Singida’s hopes of salvaging a point in the game were put off in the 63rd minute after Pape Sakho netted the third goal from Shomari Kapombe’s assist. Other Kenyan players who ply trade in foreign leagues are set to be involved with their respective clubs on Saturday. Notable among them is Stars centre back Brian Mandela is expected to be in action as Mamelodi Sundowns have a clash with Orlando Pirates in the South African league. Boost for Nairobi City Stars as highly-rated winger returns ahead of Gor Mahia clashHis compatriot Sven Yidah is also set play as Marumo Gallants are scheduled to host Sekhukhune United. Kenneth Muguna will be seeking to play when Azam play Dodoma Jiji in the Tanzanian league. Former Mathare United playmaker Eric Joanna’s Muang Thong United will be away to Sukhotai in the Thai League 1.
