Kariobangi Sharks ended their five-match winless run with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Sofapaka in an FKF Premier League game staged at the Kasarani Annex on Friday afternoon.Heading to the game both teams were struggling and badly needed to get the three points and in the end it is Sharks that wanted it more and got rewarded.⏹ Full Time A well deserved 3 points.#WeAreSharks pic.twitter.com/QE44ybbupJ— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) February 24, 2023 The opening 30 minutes of the game were largely cagey with no clear cut opportunities for either side. Batoto wa Mungu were dealt a big blow in the 19th minute when captain David Nshimirimana was forced off with an injury, his place at the back was taken by Ronack Otieno.The last 15 minutes of the first stanza were livelier but with a few half chances apart. The best went Sharks’ way in the 40th minute but Sharif Musa missed a sitter as a promising delivery from midfield went across goal. The dull first half ended barren.⏸ Interval Even at the half#WeAreSharks pic.twitter.com/91kAt0KDl4— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) February 24, 2023 The second half started on a high as four minutes in, Sigmunn Maina opened the scoring for Sofapaka with a low shot into the bottom left corner after a quick interchange of passes with Tyson Otieno. A minute later Fortune Omoto nearly made it 2-0 but his attempt was blocked.Titus Achesa had a great chance to draw his side level but his shot from inside the penalty area in the 65th minute went over the bar. At the other end end Moses Shikanda forced Kevin Otieno to pull a superb save moments later.##NAJAVA_MECA_7049888##Sharks put the match beyond Sofapaka’s reach in the 75th minute through substitute Shikanda. The forward pounced on a loose ball after Sofapaka keeper had denied Tyson. Tyson would then rattle the upright in the 81st minute from a freekick situation. Roddy Manga hit the upright in the 89th minute in what was Sofapaka’s best chance of the game.In the end, Sharks walked home with maximum points.Local and foreign clubs scrambling for Otanga’s signatureKariobangi Sharks starting XI: John Otieno, Kevin Musamali, Collins Obanda, Julius Masaba, Geoffrey Onyango, Biron Otieno, Sigmunn Maina, Fortune Omoto, Tyson Otieno, Mathew Kibiwott, Sharif MusaSubs: Gideon Ogweno, Timothy Imala, Moses Shikanda, Leon Osiago, Frankline Kiprono, Kevin Wangaya, Keith Imbali, Titus Kapchanga, Paul OdhiamboSofapaka starting XI: Kevin Omondi, David Otieno, David Nshimirimana, Stephen Okola, Sunday Ikekhai, Roy Okal, Stanley Omondi, Titus Achesa, Roddy Manga, Baron Oketch, Alex ImbusiaSubs: Simon Masaka, David Obonyo, Ronack Otieno, Kevin Okoth, Jacob Onyango, Brian Wepo
