Alfred Tanui rose from the substitutes bench to net the match-winning goal as Nzoia Sugar came from a goal down to beat Posta Rangers 3-2 at the Kasarani Annex on Wednesday afternoon.The game appeared to be headed for a 2-2 draw but Tanui had other thoughts as he netted the decider to keep Nzoia’s hopes of winning the league title alive.The win, keeps the third-placed sugarmen five points behind league leaders Gor Mahia who beat FC Talanta 2-1 at the Kasarani main Stadium and two points off holders, Tusker.ActionKick off was delayed for some minutes as the number of security men on the pitch fell way below the required minimum, 12.The game was off to a lively start as Nzoia took the lead in the sixth minute through Joseph Mwangi who lobbed the ball past the advancing Brandon Obiero. The attacking midfielder who was put through by James Kibande displayed his talent by lobbying the ball past the goalkeeper when he had the chance of whipping it.The goal, saw the red-hotmidfielder stretch his tally to thirteen goals in the season.Race for FKFPL title gets tighter as Gor Mahia and Tusker grind wins##NAJAVA_MECA_7209151##The lead did not last long as Rangers drew level in the 13th minute through Brian Otieno who slotted the ball home from close range.A lapse in concentration by the Nzoia defence allowed Rangers to score the second goal in the 24th minute through Cavin Odongo who curled the ball to the farthest corner.The goal served a wake up call for Nzoia as the visiting team stepped up dominated possession forcing Rangers to commit numbers in their area.Rangers came close to scoring a third as Odongo was left unmarked in the box but his hard-drilled shot ended in the hands of Humphrey Katasi who was well positioned.In what appeared to be an attempt to draw back, Nzoia knocked on the Rangers goal early in the second half with their wingers being the busiest on the pitch.Rangers also had a share of chances after restart but their forward line let the team down as the few opportunities created went begging.Nzoia’s search for the equalizer paid off in the 61st minute when Ken Owino brought Stephen Otieno down in the area forcing the centre referee to point to the spot.Mwangi stepped up two minutes after his colleague was attended to by the medics and sent Obiero the wrong way to complete his brace as well as draw his side level.The light showers witnessed in the second half turned a blessing in disguise for Nzoia as they appeared to enjoy playing under the rainy conditions.Alfred Tanui got the third goal for Nzoia in the 85th minute, finishing off a superb counterattack to seal the three points for Nzoia.Bidco United 1-1 AFC LeopardsElsewhere, AFC Leopards rallied from a goal down to rescue point at Thika Stadium after playing Bidco United to a 1-1 draw.Bidco had taken the lead in the second minute through David Orem but Maxwell Otieno struck in the second half to earn the former champions a point.Line ups Posta Rangers Starting XI; Brandon Obiero,Elvis Osok, Titus Achesa, Dinken Mwema,Kennedy Owino,Geoffrey Ojung’a, Sunday Apudo (Maurice Sunga 57),Cavin Odongo, Brian Otieno (Eliud Lokuwam 73), Jackson Dwang (Erick Kipkirui 73), Caleb Olilo (Brian Marita 46)Unused substitutes; Kelvin Opiyo, Kennedy Ochieng, Faustine Ojiambo,Chrispinus Onyango, Lewis Shivachi Nzoia Sugar Starting XI; Humphrey Katasi, Timothy Wanyanga, Kelvin Maliachi, Ian Karani, Randy Bakari, Kevin Juma,Harun Thomas,Hassan Beja,Joseph Mwangi, James Kibande (Stephen Otieno 46), Yasin Sije (Alfred Emoni 82)Unused substitutes; Benson Mangala, Prince Ayieko, Emmanuel Esekon,Brian Munyendo, Elisha Wekesa, Mohamed Barisa
