Mathare United have ended KCB’s unbeaten start in the 2024-2025 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season after edging the Bankers 1-0 at Dandora Stadium. Meshack Ochieno was the hero of the game as his goal in the 55th minute not only saw him open his goal account in the top tier, but also delivered the third win of the season for Mathare. ⏹️ Full TimeMathare 1️⃣-0️⃣ KCB#MATKCB#Believe #LionHearted 🦁 pic.twitter.com/sG7lJhgoMC— KCB Football Club (@KCBFootball) November 3, 2024 Ochieno, connected a low cross from Starlon Odhiambo, beating the advancing Bonphas Munyasa to settle the contest. Odhiambo, who was making his first start of the season following the absence of first choice left back Erickson Mulu, cut in from the left before picking Ochieno, who made no mistake in squeezing the ball past Munyasa. Mathare will have to thank their goalkeeper Michael Wanyika to thank as he pulled decent saves in the second half to deny KCB the equaliser. The Slum Boys were expected to stuggle in the absence of the four players suspended in the course of the week on disciplinary issues, but they managed to win and kept a second clean sheet. Gor Mahia surrender two-goal lead after stoppage time goal from Murang’a SealWhile it was a Sunday to forget for the league leaders, newcomers Mara Sugar had a sweet one after flooring Bidco United to extend their good start in the season. First half goals from the experienced pair of Meshack Karani and Michael Isabwa delivered maximum points for the visitors. Mara have had a dream start in their maiden season in the top tier as the George Midenyo coached side has four wins in seven matches. The three points against the struggling Bidco consolidated their stay on the second slot with 14 points, three off the back of KCB. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8466573##The result leaves Bidco head coach Anthony Akhulia under intense pressure as the club has won a single game in the seven matches played o far. Meanwhile, Shabana saw their efforts to bag the first win of the season thwarted by Nairobi City Stars who beat them 1-0 at Gusii Stadium.Mohamed Bajaber was the difference between the two sides as his goal in the fifth minute secured maximum points for Simba wa Nairobi.The visitors, were coming off a 2-1 win over record champions Gor Mahia and the win over Shabana saw them register their second in the season.Shabana remains the sole team yet to win a game six rounds into their season. The club is expected to bring in a new head coach in the course of the week.
