Davies Kasirye’s 75th-minute strike was all Kakamega Homeboyz needed to see off AFC Leopards in the Elijah Lidonde Cup final played on Sunday at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega. The tournament, used to commemorate former AFC Leopards great Elijah Lidonde who passed away in 1987, featured four teams: Leopards, Kakamega Homeboyz, Nzoia Sugar FC, and Mulembe United FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_7762937##AFC Leopards qualified for the final after beating Mulembe United 1-0 in the first semifinal match played on Saturday. Kevin Kimani’s sumptuous free-kick settled the tightly contested duel.Homeboyz, on the other hand, saw off Nzoia Sugar 2-0 to book a spot in the final. Stephen Opoku and Vincent Ogola got the goals for Homeboyz to help them set a final date with Ingwe.The game was largely an evenly contested one, with a few chances going either way. Ugandan Kasirye would then settle the match after being set up by Ghanaian midfielder Stephen Opoku.Homeboyz receive Ksh 1 million for winning the tournament, while Ingwe gets Ksh 500,000 for finishing second.In the third position playoff, Mulembe United saw off FKF Premier League side Nzoia Sugar FC 2-1 to finish third in the tournament. United came back from a goal down to beat the millers and walk away with Ksh 250,000 in prize money. Nzoia receives Ksh 200,000 for finishing fourth in the four-team competition.Kenya Tourism Board honors Omanyala with holiday
