February 11, 2025

Katasi’s Blunders Hand Talanta FC Victory Over AFC Leopards

Katasi’s Blunders Hand Talanta FC Victory Over AFC Leopards
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Earlier in the day at the same venue, a late strike from Javan Omondi helped Ulinzi Stars secure a 1-0 win against Kariobangi Sharks.

AFC Leopards goalkeeper Humphrey Katasi had an evening to forget as he was substituted after his mistakes gifted Talanta FC two goals at Dandora Stadium on Sunday.

Talanta FC bounced back from an early setback in the match to defeat AFC Leopards 4-2 in their FKF Premier League match. Talanta had secured only one point in their previous four matches, went behind in the 11th minute when Boniface Munyendo tapped in a rebound after goalkeeper Oduor Mustafa saved Cliffton Miheso’s effort.

Just three minutes later, Kevin Owino scored a free-kick from the far right side of the pitch, beating Katasi to level the score. With Leopards still struggling to regain composure, Talanta took the lead in the 18th minute when Alex Kipruto capitalized on a misjudgment by Katasi, who failed to punch the ball clear. The first half ended 2-1 in favor of Talanta.

Four minutes into the second half, Katasi made another error, gifting Emmanuel Osoro the ball, which Osoro calmly converted with his backside, making it 3-1. In the 59th minute, Kipruto scored his second goal of the match, beating the advancing goalkeeper from the left edge of the box. Leopards pulled one back in the 93rd minute through Maxwell Otieno, but the game ended 4-2 in Talanta’s favor.

 

Earlier in the day at the same venue, a late strike from Javan Omondi helped Ulinzi Stars secure a 1-0 win against Kariobangi Sharks. In Kakamega, Brian Eshihanda scored in the 6th minute to give Kakamega Homeboyz a 1-0 victory over Bidco United. 

In another match, Mara Sugar FC’s interim coach Benedict Wafula started his tenure with a 3-0 win over Mathare United. This was Mara’s second win in their last eight matches, having lost six of them. David Owino, Batts Awita and Noah Jagongo were on the score sheet for the Sugar Men.