AFC Turns Tables Against City Stars

Troubled AFC eased its relegation preassure by pipping comrades in arms City Stars 1-0 at City Stadium over the weekend to climb two places on the KPL standing. The win was a sweet revenge after the Kawangware boys had snatched a Katiba Day trophy from the jaws of the Leopards through a 5-3 post penalty duet at Nyayo on Friday in favour of City Stars. The cup had been sponsored by Safaricom to celebrate the promulgation of the Kenyan constitution and benefitted the two cash strapped community clubs with Kshs 350,000 for the winner and kshs 250,000 for the looser. At position 9 out of 16, AFC can now heave a sigh of relieve albeit in the short term as the very competitive Kenya Premier League resumes in two weeks with tricky matches awaiting Ingwe. The winning goal was netted by Joseph Okumu in the 15th minute after a City Stars defensive lapse. AFC could have even scored more goals had Demonte Selenga put to good use the more than 3 scoring chances he wasted.Playing without dependable skipper Imbalambala and striker Itubu Imbem, AFC started the match on a high note taking the ball to the opponents who looked lethargic and uninspired.Due to a spate of poor performance, the numbers at the terracess had reduced considerably with only few ardent AFC fans providing the third player effect at the stadium. Even the ever present Isukutu drums stayed away until the second half, perhaps to register their disppleasure with the dip in form of Ingwe.AFC meets a determined Posta Rangers at City Stadium on 12th September before travelling to Afraha in Nakuru to face off with relegation threatened Red berets on 19th. AFC Leopards next two home matches will be played in an empty stadium after IDAC slapped tough penalties to AFC due to crowd trouble.(posted on 30/8/2010 by Ingwe Reporter)