Two time champions of the annual Cleophas Malala Super Cup, Arsenal Lirhembe successfully managed to book their place in the finals of the 4th edition of the tournament after narrowly ousting opponents Kona Rangers in semifinal 1 played on Friday morning at the Mumias Sports Complex.In the tightly contested encounter that had few clear cut chances, it is Lirhembe who made the rare opportunities count when former Sofapaka FC and Nzoia Sugar star Morven Otinya struck in the first half to get the job done for his team.Goal AlertArsenal Lirhembe (Ikolomani) 1:0 Kona Rangers (Likuyani)Arsenal Lirhembe thrills thousands of fans at the Mumias Sports Complex as they ease past Kona Rangers to inch closer to the 1 Million Shilling prize.#TheCleoMalalahSuperCup#1MillionChampionship#tusakateboli pic.twitter.com/qUjRwiWEcc— Senator Cleophas Malalah (@Cleophasmalala) December 31, 2021 Ironically, in last season’s tournament which was the third edition, it is the same Rangers side that ended Lirhembe’s two year dominance as they knocked them out in the semifinals.However, buoyed by the one million championship prize, Lirhembe avenged the last season defeat as they booked their place in the final game of the tournament that is also sponsored by lead gaming firm Mozzart Bet.Following the victory, the team will now have a chance to win their third tournament out of the four editions so far held.Goal AlertQuarter Finals ResultsArsenal Lirhembe (Ikolomani) 4:0 Kakamega Rangers (Lurambi)Happening Now1st Half… Marakusi fc (Lugari)0:1 Kona Rangers (Likuyani) #tusakateboli #1MillionChampionship pic.twitter.com/6cj8lOuP80— Senator Cleophas Malalah (@Cleophasmalala) December 30, 2021 The other semifinal will pit Shianda All Stars against Munami FC with both sides still looking for their first ever trophy in the tourney.
