Ulinzi Stars pick 2nd win in FKF PL season

By , October 7, 2023

Ulinzi Stars picked the second win of the season beating Kariobangi Sharks by a a solitary goal in a league match at Ulinzi Sports Complex.

Picking maximum points will be a reprieve for the coach Anthony Kimani who has endured a tough start at the club.

Kimani’s run at Ulinzi Stars

The former Bandari and AFC Leopards coach was appointed to the role in August and had only picked one win in the opening five matches.

Boniface Muchiri of Ulinzi Stars (left) vies for the ball against Gor Mahia’s Geofrey Ochieng during their FKF-PL match played at Ulinzi Sports Complex, Nairobi. PHOTO/Rodgers Ndegwa.
Boniface Muchiri of Ulinzi Stars (left) vies for the ball against Gor Mahia’s Geoffrey Ochieng during their FKF-PL match played at Ulinzi Sports Complex, Nairobi. PHOTO/Rodgers Ndegwa.

The rest of the matches had ended in losses and had spent some days in the relegation zone. He was up against a Kariobangi Sharks side which had started off the campaign well but had lost their previous match to league leaders Posta Rangers.

The cagey encounter was settled by a lone goal by Enos Ochieng after 33 minutes of play earning him the man of the match accolade.

Ulinzi Stars position

With the win, Soldiers have climbed to 15th on the log with six from as many matches while Kariobangi Sharks are sixth with eight points after six rounds.

Ulinzi Stars players ahead of a past match. PHOTO/Ulinzi Stars/Facebook
Ulinzi Stars players ahead of a past match. PHOTO/Ulinzi Stars/Facebook

On Sunday, October 8, two matches are scheduled, with Muhoroni Youth taking on KCB in Muhoroni, and Bidco United facing Bandari at Kasarani.

Friday, October 6, 2023

  1. Tusker 0-1 Shabana
  2. Posta Rangers 2-0 Nzoia Sugar
  3. Kakamega Homeboyz 3-3 Talanta

Saturday, October 7, 2023

  1. AFC Leopards 0-2 Gor Mahia
  2. Murang’a Seal 2-0 Sofapaka
  3. Ulinzi Stars 1-0 Kariobangi Sharks
  4. Nairobi City Stars 0-1 Kenya Police

Sunday, October 8, 2023

  1. Muhoroni Youth vs KCB
  2. Bidco United vs Bandari

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