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AfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> Wazito see off Bidco United for third consecutive win as Posta Rangers overcome Vihiga<\/p>\n

Kimani over the moon as Ingwe return to winning ways thanks to Rupia\u2019s brace.<\/p>\n

Elvis Rupia scored a brace as\u00a0AFC Leopards\u00a0beat KCB 2-1 at Kasarani Stadium yesterday to end the bankers six game unbeaten run in the FKF Premier League.<\/p>\n

The former Wazito and Nzoia Sugar man cancelled out Samuel Mwangi\u2019s opener in the 29th minute before snatching the winner for Ingwe in the 56th minute and to take his goals tally to eight, three behind leading scorer Eric Kapaito of Kariobangi Sharks.<\/p>\n

The victory saw Leopards, who have two games in hand end their two game losing\u00a0 streak and consequently move into the fifth place on the table with 12 points, same as sixth ranked\u00a0Bandari\u00a0who saw off visiting Kakamega Homeboyz 4-3 on Saturday.<\/p>\n

AFC Leopards coach Anthony Kimani was more than excited to see his boys secure the important victory that brought the bankers\u2019 unbeaten run come to a halt barely a day after Tusker had inflicted the first defeat of the season on Kariobangi Sharks (4-2) at the same venue.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course we expected a tough game, but I\u2019m pleased how the boys carried themselves on the pitch. This victory is not only important for us but also very huge in terms of motivation after the two losses,\u201d said Kimani.<\/p>\n

Though his counterpart Zedekiah Otieno conceded defeat, he was equally pleased with his team\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a difficult game against a tough team. My boys played their hearts out, but congratulations to AFC Leopards.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kimani was forced to make an early substitution with Lewis Esambi coming on for the injured fullback Isaac Kipyegon.<\/p>\n

The bankers then took the lead in the 25th minute when Mwangi pounced on Derrick Otanga\u2019s cheeky pass to slot the ball past AFC goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan.<\/p>\n

Rupia cut his celebration short with a powerful shot four minutes later following a poor clearance from goalkeeper Joseph Ochuka.<\/p>\n

Moments later, the bankers\u2019 back line blocked Collins Shivachi\u2019s free kick after a foul on Bienvenue Shaka.<\/p>\n

But twelve minutes into the second half, Rupia received a long pass before easily beating the keeper to put Leopards in front.<\/p>\n

Substitute Henry Onyango could have drawn level in the 80th minute but he feebly shot straight at the opposing keeper.<\/p>\n

At Utalii Grounds, Dennis Sikhayi and Vincent Oburu scored a goal each as Wazito rallied to silence newcomers Bidco United 2-1.<\/p>\n

Eric Gichumu had given Bidco the lead in the 33rd minute only for Sikhayi to draw level two minutes into the second half before Oburu\u2019s last gasp strike secured the maximum points for Francis Kimanzi\u2019s men.<\/p>\n

In Mumias, Posta Rangers saw off Vihiga United 1-0 in a match that both sides finished the game with ten men following red cards on Vihiga\u2019s Junior and Rangers\u2019 Charles Odette.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

AfricaPress-Kenya: Wazito see off Bidco United for third consecutive win as Posta Rangers overcome Vihiga Kimani over the moon as Ingwe return to winning ways thanks to Rupia\u2019s brace. Elvis Rupia scored a brace as\u00a0AFC Leopards\u00a0beat KCB 2-1 at Kasarani Stadium yesterday to end the bankers six game unbeaten run in the FKF Premier League. 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