Kariobangi Sharks will have to wait longer for their first win of 2025 after settling for a 2-2 draw against Posta Rangers at Dandora Stadium on Friday.Returning from a long injury layoff, Ally Salum found the net for Sharks, while an own goal from Eliud Lokuwarm handed them their second.However, former Sharks striker Felix Oluoch returned to haunt his former club, scoring a brace to salvage a point for Posta.Sharks entered the match desperate for a win after going eight games without maximum points. Ironically, their last victory had come against Posta.On the other hand, the Mailmen were chasing back-to-back wins under newly appointed coach Sammy “Pamzo” Omollo.The result leaves Sharks 12th with 23 points, while Rangers remain 14th.##NAJAVA_MECA_8711122##Match ReportKariobangi Sharks made three changes to their lineup from the AFC Leopards match, aiming to turn their fortunes around.In the fifth minute, Sharks moved the ball between the backline, working to pull Posta out of position and create space to launch an attack.In the eighth minute, a cross from Brian Otieno was deflected for a corner kick. Otieno took the short corner, but the final delivery was gathered by Sebastian Wekesa.##NAJAVA_MECA_8711018##Wekesa quickly launched an attack, finding Ally Salum, who skillfully controlled the ball in a one-on-two situation before firing past Samuel Njau to give Sharks the lead in the ninth minute.Moments later, Sharks had a penalty appeal turned down after Faustine Omoto was pulled down in the area.In the 12th minute, Sharks nearly doubled their lead when captain Kevin Otiala made a run down the right flank and delivered a cross into the box.However, the congestion in the area allowed Posta to regain possession.Former Tusker defender appointed FKF CEOBoth teams attempted to move the ball through midfield and break down defensive lines, but both sets of defenders held firm in front of their goalkeepers.Shami Kibwana had a chance to bring Posta level, but Steve Omollo Biko overpowered him, forcing the forward to push the ball out of play.In the 27th minute, Vincent Wasambo stole the ball in midfield and passed to Kibwana, who turned past two defenders before lobbing the ball over to Felix Oluoch. Oluoch fired into the bottom left corner to tie the game at 1-1.The game was briefly halted in the 28th minute when Maurice Sunga picked up an injury. He was replaced by Dickens Mwema in a forced substitution.Posta then applied pressure with three consecutive corner kicks, but none caused any significant threat to the Sharks’ defense.##NAJAVA_MECA_8711100##After the equalizer, both sides continued to search for the lead, but neither team managed to create a decisive opportunity.Despite showing resilience, Sharks were unable to break down Posta, who had packed the defense to protect Njau.After 46 minutes of entertaining action, center referee Jackline Wanjiru blew the whistle, sending both teams to the dressing room with the score tied at 1-1.At the start of the second half, Sharks made a tactical change, bringing on Andreas Odhiambo for former Green Commandos captain Price Musebe.Sharks’ Biron Otieno was the first player booked after a foul on Brian Otieno, who had already slipped past him.##NAJAVA_MECA_8711103##Moments later, Shami Kibwana joined the referee’s book for another challenge on Otieno in the 56th minute.Coach Omollo responded with a triple substitution, introducing Amos Asembeka, Eliud Lokuwarm, and Brian Marita for Curtis Wekesa, Henry Juma, and Brian Otieno. Sharks also made changes, replacing Faustine Omoto with Keegan Zakayo.Sharks suffered a setback in the 62nd minute when Salum was forced off injured, with Francis Memusi taking his place. Ghai Panchol also came on to inject fresh energy into William Muluya’sIn the 68th minute, captain Levin Otiala launched a long ball forward, finding Leonlevit Otieno, whose cross was turned into the net by Lokuwarm for an unfortunate own goal, giving Sharks the lead.AFC Leopards U45 chairman slams club leadership over replica jersey distribution, calls for merchandising reformHowever, Lokuwarm immediately redeemed himself a minute later, delivering a pinpoint cross from the left to Oluoch, who rose highest to head past Wekesa and bring Posta level once again.##NAJAVA_MECA_8711132##Both teams pushed for a winner, but neither managed a decisive breakthrough, forcing them to share the spoils in an intense encounter.
