FKF Premier League side Sofapaka and National Super League side Kajiado FC played out a two-all draw in a dead rubber Elite Pre-Season Cup final match staged at the Utalii Grounds on Thursday morning.The match was more or less a friendly for both sides, as Kariobangi Sharks had already won group A and will face group B winners Bidco United in the Cup final at the Moi Kasarani Stadium on Friday afternoon.##NAJAVA_MECA_7417564##Glen Maswa opened the scoring for Kajiado in the 20th minute with a deflected shot, and three minutes later, new signing Emmanuel Otieno headed home the leveler from a corner kick delivery. These were the only goals scored in the first stanza.Six minutes into the second half, new signing Christian Lubulu gave Sofapaka the lead, and a minute later Kajiado equalized through Rodgers Ouma to continue with the drama at the Utalii Grounds. The two teams tried to find the winner in the remaining minutes, but in the end they had to share the spoils.”As you are aware, we recently recruited 17 players, and for us, this is a training tournament. It has given the coach a chance to watch the players closely in a competitive setting, and it will help to continue preparing for the new season that starts soon. The goal was not to win the tournament but to continue with our preparations by playing against some good teams both in the Premier League and the NSL,” Club Technical Director David Ouma said.He added that the focus is now on refining the team in readiness for their opening match of the season against Gor Mahia in a fortnight.”We have signed quality players; there is no doubt about that. Now it is a matter of fine-tuning the team and getting the team to understand how the new coach wants them to play. I believe that we will do well next season,” he added.Muhoroni Youth line up Shabana, Mara friendlies
