KCB thrash Mara Sugar 4-3 in seven-goal thriller in Murang'a
Football
By
Washington Onyango
| Dec 21, 2024
KCB survived a comeback attempt from Mara Sugar as they came from behind to see off the sugar men 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller FKF Premier League match played at SportPesa Arena in Murang'a on Saturday.
Mike Isabwa gave Mara a 1-0 lead in the 11th minute but were soon at 1-1 when James Kinyanjui restored parity for the bankers a minute after going behind.
Another golden boot hopeful Francis Kahiro netted his eighth goal of the season to give KCB a 2-1 lead in the 22nd minute.
Kinyanjui returned to haunt the sugar men immediately after the restart, scoring his brace to hand the bankers a 3-1 lead before Matthias Isogol made it 3-2 with a goal for Mara in the 52nd minute.
Patrick Otieno restored KCB's two goal advantage in the 82nd minute after handing the bankers a 4-2 lead but Mara were not yet done as a goal by Reuben Mita completed a seven-goal thriller win for KCB who finally won 4-3.
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Meanwhile, Sofapaka also wrapped the year in style as they humbled Bidco United 2-0 at Dandora Stadium.
Benjamin Mosha and John Onyango were on target for Batoto ba Mungu who moved joint fifth in the standings with Gor Mahia on 21 points.
Saturday's FKF Premier League Results
Posta Rangers 1-3 Tusker
Bidco United 0-2 Sofapaka
KCB 4-3 Mara Sugar