Sofapaka compounded Posta Rangers’ woes in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) with a 2-1 victory in a tightly contested match at Dandora Stadium.The hosts, Sofapaka, set the tone early, drawing first blood within the opening ten minutes.Batoto ba Mungu capitalized on a lapse in Posta’s defense when Edward Ondimo slotted home in the 12th minute.##NAJAVA_MECA_8640823##Both sides probed for opportunities as the match settled, with Rangers working hard to gain a foothold in the game.However, it was Sofapaka, guided by coach Ezekiel Akwana, who struck again.Former Green Commandos captain Jack Ongaya doubled the lead in the 30th minute, putting the hosts firmly in control.Sofapaka dominated the midfield, pushing for a third goal to record back-to-back victories against the struggling Rangers. Despite their efforts, the halftime whistle found Sofapaka leading 2-0.After the break, Posta coach Sammy Omollo made tactical changes in an attempt to claw back into the game.Talanta forward apologizes for scoring with his backside against AFC LeopardsHowever, Sofapaka’s defense held firm. In the 54th minute, Sofapaka nearly added a third when Derrick Mwinza’s powerful shot hit the crossbar, with the rebound cleared by the Posta defense.Posta got a lifeline in the 66th minute when a handball by John Onyango in the penalty area left the referee with no choice but to award a spot kick.Dinkens Mwema stepped up and calmly converted, sending Bradon Obiero the wrong way to make it 2-1.Despite Posta’s resurgence, Sofapaka focused on protecting their lead for the remainder of the match. At the final whistle, Sofapaka emerged victorious, securing three crucial points.The win moves Sofapaka to fifth place on the FKF-PL standings with 24 points from 16 matches.Posta Rangers, on the other hand, remain rooted at the bottom with 14 points from 17 games. Rangers have now gone nine consecutive league matches without a win.Seven Harambee Stars players who may miss CHAN after moves abroadIn Murang’a, Alfred Leku’s 64th-minute goal gave Kenya Police a vital 1-0 win over Murang’a Seal at St. Sebastian Park.The victory keeps Police within three points of league leaders Tusker, while Murang’a Seal remains in 12th place on the 18-team log with 22 points.
