Vincent Ondabu rose from the bench to score twice and lead KCB to a much-needed 2-0 victory over Murang’a Seal at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday.Brought on to change the trajectory of a physical and dire contest that seemed destined to end in a barren draw, the former Equity FC striker capitalized on two quick opportunities to see his side end a run of three games without a win.⏹️ Full TimeKCB 2️⃣-0️⃣ Murang’a#KCBMUR#Believe #LionHearted 🦁 pic.twitter.com/VOT8W1APjM— KCB Football Club (@KCBFootball) February 9, 2025 His first strike came in the 78th minute when he took a well-placed pass from Derrick Otanga before calmly side footing the ball past an onrushing Morgan Ambuka.The second came just five minutes later, with Ondabu finding himself at the right place and at the right time to smash home a rebound after Otanga’s shot had been repelled by the keeper.The quickfire goals were all the efficient Bankers needed – they only had three shots on target in the game – to seal their eighth win of the season, which now sees them rise to fourth in the standings with 32 points.’Witchcraft forced me to retire at 27′ former Kisumu All Stars forward turned matatu driverUnlucky Seal, on the other hand, dropped their ninth game of the campaign, and are 12th on 23 points.Kicking off with a present for Kevin Okumu – who was awarded KCB’s player of the month – either side failed to create meaningful opportunities upfront.The frustration of once-upon-a-time league leaders KCB failing to sparkle was evident in coach Patrick Odhiambo’s decisions to substitute out his attacking line in the second half.Out went Stephen Etyang, Francis Kahiro and James Kinyanjui.Worked a charm at the end.##NAJAVA_MECA_8692303##Nothing to separate Ulinzi, HomeboyzElsewhere at Dandora Stadium, Ulinzi Stars and Kakamega Homeboyz settled for a barren draw, despite both sides creating decent opportunities.The visitors will feel a win was well within range, but for a mix of lackluster finishing from Moses Shummah and Eston Esiye especially in the first half, and the impressive Sylvaine Ricks, who was put to work all afternoon.A tough outing on the road. We share the spoils.#AbanaBeingo pic.twitter.com/b0HvpZbgcJ— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) February 9, 2025 Ulinzi Stars, who unfortunately lost their striker Enosh Ochieng to injury in the second half, are now three games without a win in 11th, while Homeboyz, with their ninth draw this season, remain eighth.
