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Jacob Onyango was the shining star as Sofapaka and Muhoroni Youth shared points following a 2-2 Football Kenya Federation Premier League match in Machakos.

After getting his name twice on the scoresheet, the in-form forward was later sent off, ending his afternoon in an unwanted fashion.

Youth, who had failed to win in their last four matches, grabbed the lead when Alex Onchwari scored. The chance to find the back of the net came when Sofapaka’s defensive unit and the goalkeeper failed to communicate well handing the visitors a chance to strike first.

Batoto ba Mungu looked disjointed and did not threaten much, with the visitors managing a few attacks after taking the lead. No other goal was scored before the break.

Sofapaka equalised when Onyango scored his first goal in the game, with Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno’s men looking more lively than they were in the opening half.

Onyango was set through on goal by Darius Msagha who slotted home as he earned another goal of the season.

The youngster scored another 10 minutes after his first, and this time around, it was Humphrey Mieno who provided the assist.

Youth fought back and scored the equaliser in the 68th minute when Jackson Green put the ball past Sofapaka’s goalkeeper, Victor Augo.

There was late drama when Onyango was sent off, as was Clinton Bulimo of Muhoroni Youth.

How the teams lined up

Sofapaka starting XI: Victor Augo, Baron Ochieng, Elijah Mwashi, Derrick Ngoobi, Victor Okello, Roy Okal, Keegan Ndemi, Amos Asembeka, Humphrey Mieno, Darius Msagha, Jacob Onyango

Subs: Evans Ouma, Sunday Ikekhai, Maqbul Ochola, Vincent Oluoch, Andre Kalama, Thomas Kakaire, Nelson Bwakali, Sheif Batte, Paul Odhiambo

Muhoroni Youth starting XI: Larry Potter, Cliff Otieno, Clinton Bulimo, Alex Onchwari, Dennis Owino, Reagan Okoth, Luckey Ochieng, Jackson Green, Kevin Okoth, Yusuf Adebowale, Cleophas Kirwa

Subs: Morgan Ambuk, Douglas Ochoko, Erick Juma, Hillary Ojiambo, Abubakar Eneji, Reagan Otieno and Jeremiah Asewe