FKF-PL: Ulinzi Stars, Mara Sugar shine in Saturday's action
Football
By
Washington Onyango
| Jan 19, 2025
Ulinzi Stars moved to 10th in the standings after picking their third consecutive FKF Premier League win on Saturday when they saw off Kariobangi Sharks 1-0 at Dandora Stadium.
Riding on their last two wins against Mara Sugar (1-0) and Nairobi City Stars (2-1), the soldiers meant serious business and sealed maximum points courtesy of Javan Omondi's 79th-minute strike.
Victory lifted Ulinzi to 10th place on the table with 22 points while Sharks' winless streak stretched of six games saw them drop to 14th with 19 points.
In Migori County, Mara Sugar thrashed former champions Mathare United 3-0 at the Awendo Green Stadium.
Led by assistant coached Benedict Wanjala and Ben Omukuba, the sugar men who suspended their head coach George Midenyo took the lead in the 30th minute through David Owino.
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Batts Awita made it 2-0 to the half-time breather before Noah Jagongo put the icing on the cake in the 80th minute for a 3-0 win.
The three points earned Mara their sixth win of the season and lifted the club to the top half of the log with 22 points.
In Mumias, Kakamega Homeboyz beat Bidco United 1-0 at the Mumias Sports Complex.
Brian Eshihanda's fifth minute opener was enough to grant the hosts maximum points.