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Tusker FC moved three points clear at the top of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League table standings following a hard-fought 1-0 win against a stubborn Ulinzi Stars at Dandora Stadium on Saturday.
Chrispine Erambo’s second half goal was enough to help the Brewers earn a second straight win in the league which saw them increase their tally of points to 33 points, three more second-placed Kenya Police, who will face Mara Sugar on Monday.
Under the sweltering conditions, the Brewers did enough to win the fixture, and keep aclean sheet. Erambo rose above his marker to nod home a brilliant delivery from Dennis Wankjala’s corner. Though the Ulinzi backline cleared the ball, it had already crossed the line.
The Brewers should have made it 2-0 few minutes later when Wanjala picked up substitute Eric Baleecho with a peach of a through ball, but the winger’s shot on the half volley was saved by the Ulinzi keeper.
The Soldiers had dominated the opening half and had several chances at goal, with Brian Opondo doing well to save a shot each from Brian Kafero and Enosh Ochieng. In the opening half, George Kaddu almost scored with a worldie of a freekick from almost 40 yards out, but the ball greased the crossbar.
Dennis Oguta had some chances, but he couldn’t find the back of the net. The defeat saw Ulinzi drop to 12th with 22 points from 18 matches.
Meanwhile, AFC Leopards dropped vital points after a 1-1 draw against Murang’a Seal. Ingwe have now amassed 26 points from 17 matches and sit fith on the log while Murang’a Seal dropped kept their ninth spot with 23 points from 18 outings.
In other matches, Posta Rangers registered their fourth win of the campaign following a 2-1 win against faltering FC Talanta.
League Table (Top-5)
GP | Points | |
Tusker | 18 | 36 |
Police FC | 17 | 33 |
KCB | 17 | 28 |
Gor Mahia | 16 | 27 |
AFC Leopards | 17 | 26 |
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