Ulinzi Stars go past Posta Rangers

Football
By Ben Ahenda | Aug 22, 2021
FILE: Bidco United's Francis Oduor (left) and Byron Odiaga Ulinzi Stars of during FKF Premier Legue match at Thika Stadium. Aug 7, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Ulinzi Stars came from a goal down to gun down Posta Rangers 2-1 in a scrappy FKF Premier League match at ASK Nakuru Showground on Sunday.

Posta rangers were the first to draw the first blood in the in 37th minute through Eliud Lokuwam who capitalized on a defensive mix-up to shoot past Ulinzi James Saruni to lead by the solitary goal at halftime.

In the second half, Ulinzi Stand in Coach Fred Ogot made several substitutions that changed the match tempo, which saw second half substitute John Kago earn the equalizer in the 53rd minute with a rasping shot past Posta goalkeeper Kelvin Opiyo.

Oscar Wamalwa scored the winner for the soldiers in the 60th minute when his left-foot drive went past Opiyo in goal.

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