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2009 FKF Premier League winners Sofapaka secured their top-flight status with a decisive victory over Naivas FC at Dandora Stadium.
Sofapaka will be participating in the FKF Premier League for another season following their 1-0 win over Naivas FC at the Dandora Stadium on Sunday 14th July 2024.
Batoto ba Mungu went into the match carrying a 1-0 advantage from the first leg after Jacob Onyango’s goal gave them a slim win and all they needed was just a draw to retain their top-flight status.
Naivas were put under immense pressure midway through the first half as Sofapaka continued to probe en route to the Supermarket Boys half.
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Jacob Ochieng and Darius Msagha were the creators-in-chief for their side and often had the away side back peddling.
However, Benjamin Murimi came close to breaking the deadlock at half-an-hour mark after finding himself in an inviting position inside the box.
With his shot deflected out wide for a corner, Sofapaka managed to contain the away side's attacking move from the set-piece opportunity.
Sofapaka continued to keep Naivas defense busy and their efforts were rewarded three minutes to the break when Musagha delivered a pinpoint pass to the left to find Andre Lalama who sent a powerful shot into the back of the net with goalkeeper Wycliffe Oduor well beaten.
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Naivas coach Collins Omondi made a change at the beginning of the second-half with Jailus Akisanya replacing Charles Ometo.
Former APS Bomet man tried to make an immediate impact, but he missed the target with a long-range shot in the 56th minute.
The visitors then took control of the game and they nearly found an equalizer after the hour-mark.
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Before Humphrey Mieno's powerful low shot narrowly missed the target as Sofapaka they searched for their second goal.
Sofapaka's assistant coach Ezekiel Akwana then pulled out Andre Kalama and he introduced Mabul Odhila with 12 minutes left.
However, the momentum was with Naivas in the latter stages of the game with Boston Kigaly missing the target from close range from Nixon Ouma's delightful cross.
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Sofapaka then stood firm at the back until the match referee blew the final whistle, and the match ended in a 1-0 win as they celebrated retaining their league status.
How they lined up:
Sofapaka: Evan Omondi, Raban Dcheni, Rodgers Kipemboi, Victor Okhambo, Sunday Ekhakia, Humphrey Mieno, Roy Oral, Keagan Njemi, Andre Lalama, Jacob Nyando, Darius Msagha.
Subs:Victor Avuo, Lewis Dcheni, Stallone Asaba, Augustine Wahngo, Edwin Lwita, Mabul Odhila, Odanya Aban, Kithae Aron, Finlay Osor.
Naivas: Wyclaff Oduor, Charles Ometo, Nixon Ouma, Duncan Ikasua, Boston Kigaly, Julius Ngigi, Lucas Randu, Brian Oduor, David Orem, Francis Namuge, Benjamin Murimi.
Subs: Cyrus Ooko, Elix Otieno, David Otiso, Linus Lang'o, Vincent Lilande, Isaac Otieno, Rodney Ogaro, Francis Ochilo, Joachim Ochiero, Sammy Gondla, Robert Karisa, Justin Akisanya.
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