Zoo edge out Bandari as Sofapaka, Kariobangi Sharks draw

Zoo Kericho striker Bernard Odhiambo was the hero on Saturday at Kericho Green Stadium where he scored crucial goals to hand his side all the points against Bandari.

He scored in 20th and 25th minutes before completing a hat-trick in the 48th minute to dilute Enock Agwanda and Shaban Kenga’s goals seeing Bandari walk home bare handed.

Elsewhere at Narok County Stadium, Sofapaka and Kariobangi Sharks shot blanks to share spoils at the end of the game.

Efforts from Paul Odhiambo, Michael Oduor, Maurice Odipo and Wanok Pate for Sofapaka bore no fruits, same as those of Ovella Ochieng’, Ibrahim Kitawi and Rodgers Omondi.

Sofapaka: Mathias Kigonya (GK), George Maelo, Jonathan Mugabi, Kennedy Oduor, Jaffar Salim, Mohamed Kilume, Paul Odhiambo, Michael Oduor, Maurice Odipo, Wanok Pate, James Kasibante.

Subs: Reuben Juma (GK), Samuel Mutiria, Johnson Bagoole, Kwanya Edmond, Brian Magonya, Okare Ezekiel, Charles Pilipili.

Kariobangi Sharks: Jeff Oyemba, Michael Bodo, Geoffrey Shiveka, Pascal Ogweno, Stephen Odhiambo, Sven Yidah, Patilla Omoto (C), Ovella Ochieng’, Mathew Odongo, Ibrahim Kitawi and Rodgers Omondi.

Subs: Malcolm Oigo, Bolton Omwenga, Wycliffe Otieno, Osborne Monday, Duke Abuya,Ellie Asieche and Masoud Juma.

Zoo Kericho: 9. Misikhu Vincent, 13. Sabiri Sindani, 6. Ligare Johnstone, 31. Akiya Stanlus 39, Ouma Dominic Nixon, 4 Mmata Leonard, 5. Madoya Mike, 16 Namasakha Dason, 29. Omondi Kelvin, 22. Nicholas Kipkirui and 10. Odhiambo Bernard.

Subs: 1. Koko Samuel, 30. Ongwae Andrew, 15 Kelvin Oduor, 28 Dennis Otieno, 26. Ondati Kepha, 12. Isaac Kipyegon and 35 Ernest Kipkoech.

Bandari: Obungu Wilson, Abich Noah, Nkata Fred, Mulumba Felly, Shariff Mohammed, Waiswa Andrew, Sisia Tyrone, Wambani Anthony, Agwanda Enock ,Lugogo Wilberforce and Siraj Mohammed.

Subs: Indeche Lucas, Otewa Dancun, Oginga John, Apudo Michael, Avire John, Keli Jacob and Lugogo Wilberforce.