Shabana FC came from behind to hand Tusker FC their first defeat of the year following a 2-1 victory as Kakamega Homeboyz put an end to their four-game winless run by edging FC Talanta 1-0.The Brewers were off to a flyer with John Njuguna needing just seven minutes to rattle the crossbar after some quick thinking from Ugandan import George Kaddu who quickly restarted the ball.Postmortem of Harambee Stars horror show compounded by Abud Omar’s shameful red cardThe ominous signs were not heeded by Shabana as Charles Okere’s centre-back pairing combined to break the deadlock after Tom Teka whipped in a pinpoint free kick that was nodded in by captain Charles Momanyi. Just when Tusker thought they were headed into the break with the slender advantage, Dennis Okoth had other ideas as he drew Shabana level with one minute left on the clock after Brian Michira laid a wonderful pass.##NAJAVA_MECA_8624816##After trading clear-cut chances after the break, it was Shabana who completed the turnaround in the 82nd minute through Hezekiah Omuri with Austine Odongo supplying the assist.FC Talanta 0-1 Kakamega HomeboyzElsewhere at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, Kakamega Homeboyz halted their four-match stalemate run by edging FC Talanta 1-0.Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar punched by referee during defeat to Zanzibar [VIDEO]Francis Barasa’s side had a number of chances in the first half but Hansel Ochieng and Glen Masava could not capitalize on their opportunities.After a slow start to the closing stanza, Homeboyz finally broke the deadlock with 15 minutes left on the clock through Pius Wangi whose volley proved too much for the Talanta keeper.##NAJAVA_MECA_8624828##Homeboyz held on for the 1-0 lead to kickstart their year with three crucial points that left Talanta reeling with three consecutive losses.
