Kakamega Homeboyz kept their maiden league title dreams alive with a 2-0 victory over a struggling Sofapaka at the Bukhungu Stadium on Friday afternoon in the early kickoff match.
The match was played under a somber cloud as the club prepared to bid a final farewell to defender Silas Abungana, who was tragically murdered recently.
The clinical performance served as a fitting tribute to their fallen teammate, with the victory coming just hours before Abungana’s body was scheduled to be moved from the morgue ahead of his burial on Saturday.
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Kakamega Homeboyz move into third with a heartfelt victory over Sofapaka
The hosts wasted no time in asserting their dominance, finding the back of the net in the third minute. Peter Thiong’o rose highest to meet a perfectly weighted free-kick delivery from Eston Omengo, heading home the opener.
The result was put beyond doubt in the 80th minute through a moment of pure individual brilliance. Shafik Batambuze stepped up to a free-kick in a dangerous position and curled a beautiful strike into the net to double the lead and ensure all three points remained in Kakamega.
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The win sees Kakamega Homeboyz momentarily climb into third place on the SportPesa League standings with 34 points level on points with Shabana but with a superior goal difference keeping the pressure firmly on the top two and within touching distance of league leaders Gor Mahia.
For Sofapaka, the defeat leaves them rooted to the bottom of the table with 14 points, meaning their battle for top-flight survival becomes increasingly uphill as the season enters its business end.
The Kakamega based club is now unbeaten in four of their last five match while Sofapaka remain winless in their last thirteen matches and have now lost in five consecutive fixtures.
League action will continue on Saturday when Kariobangi Sharks host Mathare United in the early kickoff match at the Police Sacco Grounds, Shabana play at home to Tusker in Gusii.
while Murang’a Seal battle it out with Bandari at the Sportpesa Arena while Nairobi United welcome Bidco United at the Kasarani Annex.
AFC Leopards will complete Saturday fixtures when they face off against Posta Rangers at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Ingwee Will be aiming to reduce the gap with league leaders Gor Mahia to just three points.