FKFPL: AFC Leopards' roar falls flat as Murang'a Seal stand strong in Sunday clash

An out of sorts AFC Leopards failed to get back to winning ways after huffing and puffing to a barren draw against Murang'a Seal at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, 16 November.

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Ingwe came into the match off their first defeat of the season against Mara Sugar last weekend, and in a game of few chances, failed to lay a visible mark on an organized and resilient Seal, who picked their second draw in a row to extend their latest upturn in form.

Playing infront of pockets of their travelling support, it was Osborne Monday's side that looked capable of getting something from the game, but lacked composure in front of goal to gladly take home a point.

The visitors, after a solid start to the game, should have gone ahead after only 15 minutes, when a neat exchange of passes from the right wing resulted in Paul Osama being clear on goal.

The forward, after taking a touch, however failed to direct his lobbed effort over Humphrey Katasi, the ball bobbling harmlessly out for a goal-kick.

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Subdued Leopards, in a rare foray, saw one of their own - Kelly Madada - get in the way of a fierce shot from James Kinyanjui, which appeared to be going goalwards.

Victor Haki, with two minutes to the break, threatened from long range, only for his shot to sail over the bar.

Leopards coach Fred Ambani, in his bid to inject some urgency upfront, brought on the duo of Christopher Koloti and Ronald Sichenje, but even then, Seal continued to frustrate their efforts.

Ingwe's best chance came seven minutes after the hour-mark when bulky Koloti attempted a cut-back in the box, only for Erick Ongiri to gladly gather the ball.

For their lack of endeavor and threat, it was inevitable that Leopards would struggle in the last minutes of the game, and so it turned out as Seal thrice went to stealing all the points in the dying embers.

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The barrage began with 13 minutes left to play when Lewis Wanjala was teed up by Joe Waithira on a quick counter, only for his effort to be repelled by brave Katasi.

Four minutes later, the evergreen Murang'a Seal skipper John Kiplangat, whacked over a delightful chance, which came seconds after his introduction.

The 38-year-old found himself in another fanciful position a minute later, but shot straight at the goalkeeper, before mixing himself up inside the box to see his shot deflected.

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Leopards, who were forced to make a late change when captain Kayci Odhiambo hobbled off, were almost non-existent, and their off-color afternoon was best depicted when their Ivorian defender Rami Laso Coulibaly played a pass to no one in particular on the team's last attack.

The stalemate did little in Ingwe's quest to challenge for the title, as it only took their seasonal tally to 13 points despite playing eight matches.

Seal, on the other hand, jumped a place up to 14th, extending their gap from the teams in the relegation zone to three points.