Enock Agwanda scored an extra-time goal as KCB went third in the Kenyan Premier League standings (KPL) after edging out Zoo Kericho 2-1 at Green Stadium on Saturday.
Simon Munala gave the bankers the lead in the 45th minute for a 1-0 lead at the break. The hosts later leveled the scores through a penalty.
Agwanda then sealed victory in extra time for KCB moved to move joint third with Tusker on 38 points but with a superior goal difference.
“The guys played well today and I am glad we didn’t give up to final whistle. Now we will strive to maintain our form,” KCB coach Zedekiak Otieno said.
In Kisumu, bottom placed Chemelil Sugar rallied from a goal down to force a 1-1 draw against Western Stima at Moi Stadium.
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Kevin Omundi gave the hosts a 22nd minute lead before Felix Otuoma rescued a point for the millers to see them lie five points from the relegation zone.
“We played well but failed to collect maximum points. We wasted a lot of chances in the second half that could have seen us win. We hope to improve,” Western Stima coach Salim Babu said.
