Sunday was a day of mixed fortunes for Kenyan internationals plying their trade in the Tanzanian top-flight league.While Harambee Stars combative defender Joash Onyango got the winning feeling with his Simba side who momentarily went to the top of the table, his compatriot Farouk Shikhalo was left with double tragedy after his own goal denied his Mtibwa Sugar side a chance to claim all three points as they settled for a draw. Here is a recap of how the action unfolded.Tumerudi kwenye nafasi yetu 🔝#NBCPremierLeague #NguvuMoja pic.twitter.com/ezN9z3YJJC— Simba Sports Club (@SimbaSCTanzania) October 2, 2022 Joash OnyangoAfter a period of uncertainty that almost saw the Kenyan international leave the club in recent months, the former Gor Mahia man was handed consecutive starts as Simba collected a comfortable 3-0 victory over Dodoma Jiji.Just four minutes in, Simba managed to take an early lead as the visiting side yielded to pressure and scored an own goal.Successful weekend for Kenyan trio in RwandaZambian international Moses Phiri would double the team’s lead just before the half time break in some sublime fashion as he unleashed a well hit low drive into the bottom corner to give Wekundu was Msimbazi the cushion at the half time interval.In the second half, Dodoma shored their defense a bit better but super substitute Habib Kyombo emerged from the bench with fresh ideas and managed to breach it one more time as he sealed the 3-0 victory which momentarily took Simba to the top of the table.##NAJAVA_MECA_6686238##Farouk ShikhaloIn the other clash, goalkeeper Farouk Shikhalo ended up seeing his side let slip a two goal cushion as Mbeya City came from behind to force a 2-2 draw at the Manungu Stadium.Nickson Kibabege had given Shikhalo’s side the lead just one minute into the clash before Pipi added the second for Mtibwa for the half time lead.In the second half, Shikhalo conceded an unfortunate own goal when Nassoro’s strike on goal came off the upright before taking a touch on the back of the outstretched keeper before crawling back into the net to reduce the deficit in the 56th minute.Seif Tariq would find the equalizer eight minutes later through to force the draw.Monday fixturesKipchoge’s record-breaking Berlin marathon feat voted September’s moment of the monthIn matches set for Monday evening, a Kenyan coaching rivalry awaits as coach Yusuf Chipo will lead his Coastal Union against Francis Baraza’s Kagera Sugar.Chipo, a one-time Harambee Stars assistant coach who has also had stints at Bandari and Ulinzi Stars, is still in search of a first win since being unveiled in September.Kenneth Muguna’s Azam will also be playing Singida Big Stars in the late kickoff for the day.
