FKFPL: Wanjala stunner denies Kakamega Homeboyz as Makwata sinks Bidco in Machakos

Nairobi City Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz played to a one-all draw in an FKF Premier League match at the Police Sacco Grounds on Saturday afternoon.Heading into the game, City Stars aimed to complete a double over Homeboyz after their 1-0 first-leg win in Kakamega. Homeboyz, on the other hand, were seeking their first away win since February, having struggled on the road for most of this year.##NAJAVA_MECA_8161516##The first half was largely even, but in terms of chances, Homeboyz had more. Nicholas Kipkirui and Kevin Amwayi squandered a couple of clear-cut opportunities, ensuring that the first stanza ended barren.Homeboyz made changes before the restart. Brian Wekesa and Kevin Amwayi were replaced by Ambrose Sifuna and Brian Bulleti. Five minutes into the second half, Sifuna broke the deadlock after beating Byron Owino at the near post.Moments later, Owino made a brilliant save to deny Sifuna a second goal. Sifuna was proving to be a thorn in City Stars’ defense, and in the 70th minute, his good run down the right put him through on goal, but Owino managed to make a save.Shabana eyeing Leopards scalp as FKFPL resumes after lengthy breakHomeboyz, visibly in control of the game, continued to find openings in City Stars’ defense but failed to capitalize on their chances. Against the run of play, City Stars scored a spectacular equalizer. They won a free kick near the corner kick spot, and Dennis Wanjala curled the ball past Homeboyz keeper James Ssetuba.City Stars keeper Owino was once again called into action in the 83rd minute to deny Glen Otunga in a one-on-one situation.In the end, the points were split by the two sides.At the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, John Makwata scored his 14th league goal of the season as Kariobangi Sharks left it late to beat Bidco United 1-0. The in-form striker found the back of the net in the 86th minute.Atinda warns charges against complacency ahead of final league match

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