AFC Leopards have continued with their good run in the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) after defeating struggling Chemelil Sugar 1-0 at Kericho Green Stadium
The 13-time league champions managed to defeat the Sugar Millers 4-0 in the first leg, when former striker John Makwatta scored a brace with Soter Kayumba and Tresor Ndikumana scoring one goal apiece. The relegation-threatened side was keen on avoiding the same from happening.
However, it was not going to be easy against the Anthony Kimani-led side who had managed to defeat Sofapaka 2-1 in their last game played at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.
The inform Elvis Rupia scored after just seven minutes, capitalising on defensive frailties by the Charles Odera charges - the goal took his tally of the season to nine. It happened to be the only goal in the first half as the visitors wasted many clear scoring opportunities.
A determined Chemelil upped their game after the break with hopes of getting an equaliser, but they could not beat the Ingwe defence.
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Clyde Senaji was sent off in the 78th minute after a second bookable offence to set up a tense finale. However, Leopards stood firm to ensure they got their 11th win of the season.
In another top tier game, Sofapaka suffered their second loss in a row after falling by a solitary goal against Ulinzi Stars.
After a goalless first half, the four-time champions got their winner with 20 minutes to go. Batoto ba Mungu conceded a penalty and Enosh Ochieng stepped up to give the Soldiers the three points.
