Kenyan international Ian Otieno bagged a clean sheet as his Zesco United side beat Kabwe Warriors 1-0 while John Avire missed Misr Lel Makkasa’s 2-1 victory over El Sharkia Lel Dokhan.Ian OtienoThe former AFC Leopards goalkeeper was again trusted with another start as Zesco United faced Kabwe Warriors and was instrumental in keeping a clean sheet in the 1-0 win.Former Kariobangi Sharks winger Harrison Mwendwa who is in the books of Kabwe Warriors missed the clash as his future in the club has been put in doubt following his links to Tanzanian giants Simba SC.Otieno was called into action in the 10th minute when Aka Mwachiaba fired a ferocious long-range effort the was tipped over the bar.Pedro Miguel who was signed to bolster the Zesco United attack after Jesse Were left the club to join Kansanshi Dynamos scored his maiden goal for Zesco in the 15th minute.Timu ya Ziko managed to hold on to the 1-0 win to move to third on the log, five points behind Red Arrows as they continue to go in search of their 10th league title.
John AvireThe Kenyan international missed the Matchday squad for Misr Lel Makkasa as they beat El Sharkia Lel Dokhan 2-1 in the Egyptian Premier League. Ahmed Offa opened the scoring for El Sharkia Lel Dokhan seven minutes after the half-hour mark as Hossam Abdelwahed missed a penalty for Makkasa in the 41st minute.Makkasa were handed a blow in the 51st minute when Said Al-Wensh was sent for an early shower but that did not dampen their spirits as Mohsen Mohammed Hasan Mohammed equalized in the 61st minute. With 10 minutes left on the clocked Makkasa completed the spectacular comeback when Ahmed Moniem bagged the match-winner to climb out of the relegation zone.