Coach Andrew Aroka is a pleased man after his team’s Saturday heroics against National Super League leaders- Shabana FC. Having gone into the round 16 on the back of inconsistent results, Kisumu All Stars’ 1-0 dismissal of a high-flying Shabana brought hope back to Aroka’s squad.He reveals that his boys stuck to the plan unlike in many other fixtures.##NAJAVA_MECA_7134626##”The plan was to hit them up early so that they would come at us. They have been recording good results and we knew how much they would have wanted a win in Kisumu. If you recall we almost got a goal in just the first minute and that rattled them. I’m really pleased with the show my bows put it,” he says.Omala puts Harambee Stars heartbreak behind, vows to hit new highs at GorAll Stars struck through Willis Otenda at the half hour mark- a sumptuous 35-yarder that completely stunned the league leaders. Despite trying to come back into the tie-on numerous occasions, Shabana just couldn’t find the back of the net. Former Vihiga United marksman David Wafula perhaps culpable of many missed opportunities. This would be made worse by skipper Bernard Otieno’s late red card that further dented Shabana’s hopes of grabbing at least a point from the clash.Reprieve! AFC Leopards get FIFA clearance after paying off debtsAroka, whose team lies in the mid table, says Saturday’s result might just be the boost his squad needed. The Kisumu county-sponsored team has been struggling financially for the longest time.”We played against a very strong side. They had only lost twice in the league before visiting Kisumu and I hope that this result inspires the boys to grind out more results soon. As a unit, we have a good squad. Just a little inspiration and more good results will come,” continues Aroka who also doubles up as Kisumu Day High School coach.With the result, All Stars climbed up just one place- going to 9th on the NSL table standings but with two matches in hand. They still haven’t wrapped up their first leg unlike Shabana who head into the mid-season seven points clear of second-place Mara Sugar FC.
