Kawasaki, Asec Huruma win their quarter closing matches as battle for Sakaja Cup rages on
The 2023 Sakaja Super Cup runners up Kawasaki Sports Club sailed to the semi finals of the continuing Sakaja Cup after outwitting final yr’s regional finalists Kibagare Slums 3-1 within the quarter closing conflict performed Saturday at Dandora Stadium.
Meanwhile Asec Huruma was in a category of their very own as they beat Powergen FC 5-0.
Kawasaki, buoyed by their enchanting followers, entered into the match in a gradual tempo earlier than they picked up momentum to manage proceedings after talisman Victor Madegwa discovered the again of the web within the twenty third minute. In a match which was gained on the midfield, each Kawasaki and Kibagare Slums performed with urgency and Kibagare had been quickly rewarded with a aim as Issa Duncan discovered the again of the thirtieth minute to make natters stage heading into the halftime break.
On fireplace Kawasaki Sports outclassed their opponents in a tantalizing second half thriller as electrifying ambiance lease the air at Dandora Stadium in each halves. Lethal winger Ali Salim penned his title within the scoresheet for Kawasaki within the thirty sixth minute earlier than Madegwa added his second within the tally to make it 3-1 and manner too manner out of attain for Kibagare Slums.
In the match pitting Asec Huruma and Powergen, it was a contact of sophistication asthe Huruma outfit dismantled Powergen FC in a High Five scoreline.
Quick passing and effectively orchestrated set items had been the order of the day within the match as Asec followers chanted songs all through the sport.
Konsa Elias opened the scoreline in 5 minutes earlier than a rain of targets fell.
Bekele Taberek discovered the again of the web twice within the eighth and 59th minutes, Yadesa Joseph beat the keeper within the thirty second minute and Isaac Tembogo’s 49 minute first contact from the bench capped the icing on the cake.
In one other tantalizing encounter, dubbed the Nairobi south Derby pitting
South C Rangers towards South B Allstars, star attraction MJ of South C Rangers impressed a 2-0 victory as Victor Mkoya and Shamshui Ramadhan scored a bit every to make sure South C aspect took residence victory.
In the primary match of the day, New Njiru FC carried out enterprise early successful 4-2 in a terse penalty shootout towards Mowlem United after the match had led to a barren draw.
New Mathare FC was as effectively on the successful pedestal a’s they recorded a convincing 2-0 win over Shallom Yassets.
New Mathare made an announcement of resilience and willpower to win as Shauri Moyo taking part in beneath the floodlights defeated Metiorites FC by a 2-0 aim margin with a aim in both aspect of the break.
Shauri Moyo United claimed an all essential victory as Jeremy Henry and Jermaine Khamati every discovered the again of the web as soon as in either side of the halftime break to make sure Shauri Moyo closed the day in victory.
Two extra quarter closing natches are lined as much as be performed in Monday as defending champions Githurai All Stars play towards Kiambiu Warriors and Dandora outfit FC Baghdad entertain neighbours Lucky Summer Sports.
In the women chapter, Monday shall be abuzz with motion at varied fields round Nairobi.
In the Nairobi West girls regional quarter finals, set to be performed on the Kenyatta National Hospital grounds, NYS Queens will play towards South C Queens within the first 9:00 am kick off earlier than Nairobi Starlets play Macmillan at 11:00am.
The creme- dela creme match of the day will pit Slum Scorers towards final years runners up Kibagare Girls in an epic match set to be performed at 1:00pm earlier than TUK University takes on Madaraka Queens within the final match of the day beginning at 3pm.
Ladies groups from Nairobi east and west sub counties have been lined to play towards every in an elimination stage from the place the regional competitors will take middle stage with the winners of Nairobi West area anticipated to play the winners from Nairobi East area for an opportunity to win the Ksh. 1 million girls’s money a prize award.
