FKFPL: Bidco edges AFC Leopards as Tusker is held by Posta in drab contest

AFC Leopards' misery continued Sunday as they succumbed to their fifth loss of the season following a 2-1 defeat to Bidco United at the St. Sebastian Park in Murang'a.

Man of the match Shariff Musa gave the hosts the lead in the 58th minute before an AFC Leopards own goal saw them fall two goals behind in a span of three minutes.

Victor Omune pulled one back for Ingwe in the 73rd minute but it wasn’t enough to see Tomas Trucha's men extend their winless streak to six games.

The result saw Bidco rise to tenth on the log, with Leopards stuck in 15th place with 11 points from 14 matches.

Elsehwere, Humphrey Mieno's finish in the 79th minute ensured Sofapaka registered their second win on the bounce after coming from a goal down to drown Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos.

Posta settle for barren draw with Tusker

The once leaders of the FKF Premier League - Posta Rangers - will look back at their early season form and think "that was fun."

There was nothing fun on Sunday however, as John Kamau’s side failed to win yet again, settling for a 0-0 draw with Tusker at the Ruaraka Grounds.

Tusker had for the long sequences dominated play, but ultimately fell to their fourth draw of the season, and in a game filled with controversial from the match officials.

Match Summary

A quicker start between two sides looking to return to winning ways was expected to be the theme of this contest, only that a picture of a physical duel showed its signs early.

On one end Michael Oduor was having it with Brian Musa, as Stewart Omondi and Elvis Osok engaged each other on the Tusker left.

It was therefore not surprising to see the first real chance come in the 21st minute when Patrick Otieno rode past a Tusker defense to force a corner; one that caused Brian Bwire zero troubles.

The hosts did have a good feel of proceedings as the half closed, all coming after Shaphan Siwa had seen his glancing header from a Chris Erambo cross fall into the arms of Kelvin Opiyo.

Boniface Onyango and Oduor feasted on second balls in the seam, unleashing shots that Opiyo pushed wide.

Only if Tusker's four corners in succession - and others awarded wrongfully - could lead to anything tangible.

Bar protestations to the match officials clearly operating on different wavelengths and Opiyo looking a bit indecisive outside his area, Posta felt fortunate going to the halftime break still level.

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Kamau made two changes at halftime bringing in Eric Gichimu and Lewis Shivachi for the prodigal son Jackson Macharia and Felix Oluoch.

Shivachi was the closest man to anything significant as he lashed a right foot shot wide minutes after the hour-mark of this now wide open fixture.

Then came a moment when the entire Tusker bench jumped out of their seats after being denied what looked like a clear penalty for Tusker.

Osok seemed to handle the ball inside the box, infuriating Robert Matano and the home fan base, leading to the former booked for his consternation on the centre referee.

That moment had atleast brought some fire to the awkwardly dull game, as Tusker - this time with substitutes James Kibande and Ibrahim Joshua - once again attacked.

Erambo was the nearest to giving his side the lead but his late shot flew over.

Meanwhile, Opiyo was dealing with a knock ever so efficiently, and was for part reason, why his side got a point here.

Sunday FKFPL results

Kakamega Homeboyz 2-0 Shabana

Bidco United 2-1 AFC Leopards

Tusker 0-0 Posta Rangers

Muhoroni Youth 1-1 Kenya Police FC (game stopped due to heavy rains after the first half)

Sofapaka 2-1 Kariobangi Sharks