Yakeen Mutheli’s injury-time strike proved decisive as Ulinzi Stars secured a hard-fought victory over Bidco United, claiming a 1-0 win at Dandora Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.Mid-season signing Mutheli, recruited from Vickers FC, emerged as the hero, netting a crucial goal in injury time to propel the military outfit to a much-needed triumph.Heading into the match, the Antony Kimani-led side had endured a slump, going four games without a win, which saw them embroiled in a relegation battle.##NAJAVA_MECA_8103949##Another setback could have plunged them into a survival fight.The game kicked off with fervent intensity, with the soldiers launching relentless attacks and swift counter-attacks that troubled Bidco’s defence in initial ten minutes.Ulinzi had an opportunity to break the deadlock in the 20th minute when Omar Borafya’s delivery from the right flank found Edward Odhiambo, whose powerful strike was thwarted by Daniel Odiwuor’s quick reflexes.Bidco gradually found their footing, and in the 35th minute, they came close to scoring when a Ulinzi defender nearly diverted Erick Michubu’s corner kick into their net, only to be saved by the crossbar.Ongwae urges Football Kenya Federation to crack whip on rogue match officialsBoth teams entered the halftime interval deadlocked at 0-0.The second half commenced with similar intensity, with Ulinzi continuing to dominate possession after coach Kimani introduced Masuta Masita and Leshan Ole Mootian for Odhiambo and Borafya, respectively.In response, Bidco coach Anthony Akhulia injected fresh blood into his side with the introductions of Ezekiel Okare, Mokaya Douglas, Mogaka Emmanuel, and Chris Opondo.Odhiambo eyes FKF Premier League return after stint in SomaliaHowever, these changes proved futile as Ulinzi eventually broke the deadlock late in the game, clinching all three points and ending Bidco’s five-match unbeaten run.With this victory, Ulinzi climbs to twelfth place in the 18-team table, amassing 35 points from 30 matches.Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 Nzoia Sugar Nicholas Kipkurui’s first half goal also helped Abana Beingo overcome Nzoia Sugar by a solitary goal in a match played at the Mumias Sports Complex.After 450 minutes,we are back to winning ways FULL-TIME Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 Nzoia Sugar @mozzartbetkenya #AbanaAbeingo pic.twitter.com/Rj9AZI3IhU— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) May 15, 2024 The loss, 20th of the season for Nzoia Sugar, effectively relegates the Sudi-based side to the National Super League (NSL).
