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COACH KEN ON KCB DRAW, OFFICIATING AND AIGBA’S INJURY

Head coach Ken Odhiambo faced the club’s media after KCB match and here is what the coach had do say.

On general encounter against KCB
It was a tough match, a close end one to be precise both teams were up to task because three points were at stake and bragging rights too.

On a point picked
We came into the match for maximum points but we picked a point out of it. My players played to instructions from the word go into the match ,we were better in the second half and we feel cheated we should have collected maximum points.

On Timothy’s disallowed goal
We really feel cheated not to have picked full points yesterday. Timothy Otieno scored a clear open goal but his goal was ruled out for an offside. Otieno’s header would have sealed the three points for us and thus we feel so cheated by the offside call yesterday.

On officiating
I usually don’t like to comment of officiating but yesterday’s one I clearly lack words to describe the turn of events in the match but it wasn’t a good one.

On Juma’s performance
Lawrence Juma is turning to be worth the penny we spent on him. He such a talented and hardworking player,he’s currently our top player and on some fine form. He keeps scoring and assisting and that’s what you need from such a player of his caliber. He’s definitely going to have a grate season.

On Omondi’s huge moment of the game
He Kevin Omondi is a top keeper ,he started the season well but then a long the way and which is normal a deep in form creeped in but he stepped in perfectly yesterday after we lost Aigba Moubarak in the first half . Omondi pulled a huge save of the game saving Abuko’s penalty kick to put us in the game.

On upcoming Posta Rangers fixture
We put behind KCB game and we now shift our focus to Sunday’s match against Posta Rangers, we hope to collect full points on Sunday

SOFAPAKA KCB SHARE SPOILS IN WUNDANYI

Sofapaka FC and KCB play to a 2-2 draw in a Betking Premier League match in Wundanyi.

Opening goals
In a tense match Lawrence Juma scored our opening goal from a beautiful set piece. Barely a minute from our celebration visitor’s KCB leveled scores through Victor Omondi to take the game to a break level.

Omondi’s save
Barely five minutes into the second half bankers were awarded a penalty, captain Simon Munala stepped up but our keeper Kevin Omondi pulled a huge save to put us back in play.

Juma’s double
Juma grabbed his brace of the match and our second of the match to put us ahead. Juma tapped in Nixon Omondi’s delivery.

Drama
Drama ensued in the 65th minute, substitute Timothy Otieno scored our third of the game but his goal was ruled out for an offside call.

Reagan equalizer
With 14 minutes to go KCB grabbed the equalizing goal through Reagan Omondi.

Sofapaka will next take on Posta Rangers on Sunday

BENARD MUIRURI: NEW SOFAPAKA PLAYER

Sofapaka Football Club can confirm the signing of Benard Muiruri Gichuki.

Benard was among three players namely Chrispine Wambua and Khalid Deco who emerged best in the second edition of Governor Granton Samboja cup held in 2020. Benard’s side Taveta Sisal were crowned champions in the last edition.

Muiruri joins the club on a four year contract after a successful trials.

Upon putting pen to paper, Benard had this to say “Am so delighted to join such a big club, I feel honoured and i only want to help the club achieve. It feels grate to don the blue and white jersey of the club and I look forwad to a successful stint at BatotoBaMungu.”

Muiruri becomes club’s sixth signing.

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COACH ON KCB MATCH, AIGBA’S DEBUT, INJURIES, TITLE CHANCES AND CONSISTENCY.

Sofapaka will play Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) in a Betking Premier League match on Wednesday 24th February.

The boss faced the club’s media and this what he had to say.

On 2-0 loss against Ulinzi Stars
It was a frustrating and disappointing results for us, we went in for the maximum points but in the end we got none. We were punished by our own mistakes and that’s what makes the difference in football.

On upcoming KCB fixture.
We are facing a tough tricky side, they have been on some fine run and it’s by no chance they are up placed second on the log. In our past encounters it’s clear we have been the better side and we only want to continue dominating come Wednesday.

On consistency
It’s a challenge we haven’t been able to get back to back wins since the season started. We had hoped to make it two against Ulinzi but that wasn’t the case. Despite the past outcomes we want to end the poor run and build on some proper consistency beginning Wednesday against KCB Football Club.

On title hopes.
The season is way long to go, I strongly believe we still stand a chance to win the league. For us now every game and points count, we just need to win back to back games and we shall be up there with the rest.

On Aigba’s debut
He’s a top keeper, very intelligent and has a good reading of the game. He had a solid debut on Friday against Ulinzi Stars and of course he’s a huge asset for us as a team.

On going for maximum points
We are definitely going for maximum points against KCB, tough match of course but we are at home and we must utilize home ground advantage.

On Injuries
We have one fresh injury concern in Stephen Okola who has a back problem. We are glad to have both Michael Bodo and Mohamed Kilume who have both recovered.

Sofapaka will host KCB on Wednesday 24th at Wundanyi Stadium

SOFAPAKA – KCB MATCH PREVIEW

Sofapaka will host Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) in a BetKing Premier League match on Wednesday 24th February.

In our 12th league game of the season, we shall host KCB Football Club on Wednesday and ahead of the clash here is a preview of all you need to know in what is expected to be a close end encounter.

Match Stats
A total of 17 matches have been played,we have won ten with our opponents winning four while three matches ended in a draw.

Form guide
Eleven points separates us with our opponents. KCB who sit second on the log are on 25 points while we are eleventh on 14 points. Coincidentally both teams have won, drawn and lost once in the last three league outings.

Team News
Kilume Mohamed
Ankle injury : Kilume has recovered, resumed training and will be assessed ahead of Wednesday match .

Michael Bodo
Groin Injury : Bodo has fully recovered and resumed full training and will be available for selection on Wednesday.

Stephen Okola
Back Injury : Okola suffered a knock on his back against Ulinzi Stars on Friday. The defender began rehab on Sunday and is mostly likely to miss Wednesday clash.

When : Wednesday 24th February
Venue: Wundanyi Stadium
Time: 3:00PM

TEAM NEWS: KILUME, OKOLA & BODO

TEAM NEWS: Mohamed Kilume,Stephen Okola and Michael Bodo

Here is the latest from our medical team ahead of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) clash on Wednesday.

Mohamed Kilume
Ankle injury : Mohamed Kilume has recovered from an ankle injury sustained in our win over Zoo Kericho. Kilume resumed training Sunday morning with the group and is being assessed ahead of Wednesday match.

Michael Bodo
Groin Injury : Defender Michael Bodo has fully recovered from the Injury. Bodo resumed full training with the team and will be in contention for Wednesday’s encounter.

Stephen Okola
Back injury : Stephen Okola becomes the latest to join our Injury list. Okola suffered the knock during our tie against Ulinzi Stars. The defender is doubtful for KCB match.

Sofapaka will host Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) FC on Wednesday 24th at Wundanyi Stadium.

ULINZI EDGES SOFAPAKA

Ulinzi Stars registered a 2-0 over Sofapaka in a BetKing Premier League match on Friday 19th.

Barren Half
In a clash staged at Green Stadium Kericho, both teams started strongly with a host of missed chances

Omar’s opener
Host Ulinzi scored the first goal of the match just four minutes into the match through Borafya Omar.

Wamalwa’s goal
Substitute Oscar Wamalwa doubled Ulinzi’s lead and the winning goal converting from the spot.

Sofapaka will next face KCB Football Club on Wednesday 24th February.

ULINZI EDGE SOFAPAKA

Ulinzi Stars registered a 2-0 over Sofapaka in a BetKing Premier League match on Friday 19th.

Barren Half
In a clash staged at Green Stadium Kericho, both teams started strongly with a host of missed chances

Omar’s opener
Host Ulinzi scored the first goal of the match just four minutes into the match through Borafya Omar.

Wamalwa’s goal
Substitute Oscar Wamalwa doubled Ulinzi’s lead and the winning goal converting from the spot.

Sofapaka will next face KCB Football Club on Wednesday 24th February.

THE COACH ON FACING ULINZI STARS

Sofapaka Fc will take on Ulinzi Stars in Betking Premier League match on Friday 19th February.

Ahead of the clash head coach Ken Odhiambo faced the club’s media and this what the boss had to say.

On team facing Ulinzi Stars:
We are facing a tough side ,they Ulinzi having been playing well at home and thus we expecting a tough duel tomorrow, it won’t be an easy match but we are ready.

On consistency:
We haven’t had a consecutive wins since the league started it’s been a concern for us and we only want to make it count moving forward. We bounced back to winning ways against Zoo Kericho and we want to make it two out of two beginning Friday.

On whether Ulinzi match is a must win match:
Definitely every team desires to win matches and equally we are too. We are targeting a win in Friday’s match because we want to make it two out of two wins. We also want to move places up the log to catch up with teams up the log.

On Timothy Otieno’s first goal for the club:
Timothy is such an experienced and intelligent player. He has been brilliant in the last two matches and am glad he scored against Kitale to see us through to the next round of the FKF Betway Cup tournament.

On injuries
We have two injury concerns of Michael Bodo and Mohamed Kilume. Am glad they are both back with the group though on light sessions. We will miss Aswani Kefa due to illness but we welcome Lawrence Juma back who sat out of Kitale match due to Malaria.

Sofapaka will face Ulinzi Stars on Friday at the Green Stadium, Kericho.

ULINZI STARS VS SOFAPAKA MATCH PREVIEW

Ulinzi Stars will welcome Sofapaka Fc in a Betking Premier League match on Friday 19th February. Ahead of the match below is a preview of the clash.
Match Stats
A total of twenty five matches in total have been played between Sofapaka and our opponents Ulinzi Stars. Coincidentally both sides have won eight matches each while nine have ended in a draw. A maximum of three goals in a single match has been scored in our past encounters.
Form guide
We are tied on 14 points while our opponents are a place above on a goal difference. In the last three league outings, “Soldiers” Ulinzi Stars have drawn twice winning once while Sofapaka managed two wins and a draw.
Team News
Trio of Kefa Aswani, Mohamed Kilume and Michael Bodo will miss Ulinzi match due to illness, ankle and groin injury respectively.
Lawrence Juma who missed Kitale All Stars match is back and will be available for selection having recovered from malaria infection.
When : Friday 19th February
Venue: Green Stadium, Kericho.
Time : 3:00PM
Live Match : Match will be live on StarTimes Tv and Burudani Tv