Defending champions Kakamega Homeboys suffered a crushing defeat to KCB FC in the FKF Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.
KCB FC achieved a surprising 1-0 victory over defending champions Kakamega Homeboys in the FKF Cup quarter-finals at the Dandora Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
of Abana AbingoWith a nine-game undefeated streak, victory was likely, but Banker They showed a solid defensive performance and posed a strong threat from set pieces and counter-attacks, helping them advance to the final four of the FKF Cup.
The home boys had the upper hand in the early exchanges, with Bankers keeper Cicaro punching away Oliver Machaka's header from a corner kick.
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Twelve minutes later, the defending champions fought back again as Moses Mudabadi's long-range shot went just wide of the target as KCB struggled to create any meaningful chances.
Then, in the 37th minute, Philemon Nyakwaka's shot from a missed clearance by John Omondi could have been the best chance of the game, but despite the better option of setting up the unmarked Henty Onyango. , his shot went wide.
As the game headed to half-time, Estone Ethier and Moses Mudabadi came close for the home boys, with both teams going into half-time scoreless.
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The game continued to lack chances after the restart, with the first real attempt on goal of the second half coming when Moses Mudabadi's turn-and-shoot went just wide.
The Bankers broke the deadlock in the 59th minute with the help of Danson Ikusaka, and the home team had no choice but to regret their chance.
Homeboys found the side netting five minutes later when KCB substitute Shadrach Simiyu tested James Setuba from outside the box.
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Immediately afterwards, Brian Chara was unable to capitalize on KCB's defensive lapses and fired a shot from inside the penalty area, but it went off target and was sent off five minutes later with Odhiambo looking frustrated.
The momentum of the match picked up towards the end, but there was still nothing to write home about as defending champions Homeboys' attacking weaknesses were exposed.
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