Kimani lauds AFC Leopards defenders despite ‘jittery last 10 minutes’ vs Posta Rangers Goal 31/01/2021 Kiplagat Sang
AFC Leopards head coach Anthony Kimani has explained how the last 10 minutes were tough for them during a Football Kenya Federation Premier League tie against Posta Rangers on Saturday.
Ingwe managed to hold onto their slim lead and recorded a third straight win after emerging victors by a 2-1 margin against the Mailmen. Elvis Rupia and Bienvenue Shaka scored AFC Leopards’ goals Calvin Odongo found the back of the net for Posta Rangers.
“Whenever one is leading by a margin of 2-1 the match tends to be very difficult because the opponent is determined to find an equaliser,” Kimani said in his post-match conference.
“The first phase of the project with an initial sitting capacity of 20,000 is estimated to cost KSh650 million and will be complete in 14 months.
“The upgrade that will see the stadium house all sporting disciplines and a convention centre will be done in phases over five years.
“Governor Lee Kinyanjui s administration seeks to place Nakuru County as a premier sports and conferencing destination.”
The Soldiers are not the only side that has used the stadium as their home ground as Posta Rangers, KCB, and Zoo FC have held their home games there. In fact, Zoo shifted base at the beginning of the season as their own Green Stadium in Kericho is undergoing renovations too.
He joins Nicholas Kipkirui – who has not been involved much largely due to family issues as he also missed a Caf Champions League tie against CR Belouizdad, Benson Omalla, Jules Ulimwegu – who scored two consecutive goals against Ulinzi Stars and Tusker, and Tito Okello, who earned a brace against Western Stima recently.
Gor Mahia are likely to face a tough Premier League title defence given that they have lost three games; a 2-1 loss against Tusker, a 4-3 outcome against Kariobangi Sharks and a surprising 1-0 loss to struggling Vihiga United.
In the last three matches, however, they have managed to score nine goals - against Mathare United, Western Stima and Zoo FC.
Goal on Thursday. So when they saw Gor Mahia, they became nervous, because of naivety, and did not play as we had planned. It led to a slow start and we were eventually punished. We did nothing in the first half and our opponents capitalised on it. After the break, we improved our game but did not manage to get back into the match.
The tactician has further revealed his plans in the short transfer window as he aims at strengthening the team. Definitely I will bring on board three players to improve the team and ensure we perform well, Iswekha added.
‘Going down early is Mathare United’s major undoing’ – Coach Ali Goal 28/01/2021 Kiplagat Sang
Mathare United head coach Salim Ali has revealed the main reason that has seen his side post poor results in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League.
The Slum Boys were handed a third loss of the season when they fell 2-1 to Ulinzi Stars on Wednesday at Afraha Stadium.
“In all the losses we have suffered this season, one thing has occurred over and over again and that is we are conceding early in these games,” Salim said as was quoted by the club’s
“We are finding it hard to come back in games after going down early and we need to put a halt to this immediately.”