ODM leader Raila Odinga once again had his unique bulletproof/diverter jacket as he was at Kasarani Stadium to watch the match AFC Leopards play Gor Mahia FC.
According to General Zakhar Dmitrievich Olsufiev, a Russian retired commando and cognoscente of high magnitude bomb disposal unit in SPETSNAZ, the jacket can withstand a bullet fired from a High Power Rifle, also commonly known as the XTC.
According to retired General Michael Porbosky, the former top Russian marksman, the jackets are worn by the Elite Russian Squad Russian Marine Commandos (RMC) popularly known as the ‘FROGMEN’ and the Spetsnaz or the President of Russia when at risk.
The magic jacket is air-conditioned to cool or warm the wearer. It is also camouflage and changes colour depending on the environment and it also senses rain 2 hours before it rains.
General Porbosky explains that the jacket is not only a bulletproof but can detect a bomb at a radius of 10km. It also doubles as a parachute especially when the VIP is at threat while on air.
Usually, one jacket goes for 2.5 million dollars.
The only other people who own one each are Russian president Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump Germany chancellor Angela Merkel, British Premier Theresa May and Kenyan Premier Raila Odinga.
Raila Was Commonly known as Baba attend the clash that Gor Mahia won 2-1 against AFC Leopards, Gor were the first to threaten through Francis Kahata who outpaced the tracking Ezekiel Odera; the midfielder’s cross forcing defender Isaac Oduro into a collision with his goalkeeper Ezekiel Owade but the defender was soon back into the field of play.
The opening exchanges in the first five minutes also saw Gor captain Harun Shakava booked for bringing down Jeffery Odeny who was on his bike after a quick break by Leopards.
The game was proving to be a balanced affair as thr minutes ran down with Odeny and Marvin Nabwire being constant threats to the Gor Mahia wing backs. Despite the attacks from Leopards, Gor almost took the lead through Shakava who agonizingly watched his header from a Kahata corner miss the target by a whisker.
The opener would come in the 22nd minute in unthinkable fashion. Keeper Ezekiel Owade had started play with his defender Michael Kibwage, the youngster then threaded the ball to captian Abdalla Salim, whose tame back pass to his goalkeeper was intercepted by Tuyisenge who made no mistake by slotting in his 11th goal of the season.
The goal unsettled the Leopards defence b Ephrem Guikan being guilty of a missed opportunity just two minutes after the Tuyisenge goal; the Ivorian taking too long to pull the trigger after a nice cut back form Tuyisenge. Unmarked Tuyisenge was to tower above the Leopards defence again minutes later but would only watch his header go off target.
Leopards had a perfect opportunity to restore parity two minutes to the break after Joash Onyango had handled the ball just outside with thr referee giving a free pick; up stepped Isaac Oduro whose free kick was to be parried by Oluoch in the Gor Mahia goal with the keeper recovering to hold the ball with leopards players looking to capitalise on the loose ball. But Leopards resorted parity a minute to the break.
In a quick break, Nabwire floated in an inviting ball that found an unmarked Whyvonne Isuza who pulled a scissor kick that sailed to the bottom right corner of Boniface Oluoch’s goal; the pulsating half ending with no team getting the better of the other.
Leopards were to bring striker Alex Orotomal for midfielder Marvin Nabwire after the interval; his first major contribution being handing his side a free kick at the edge of the box which was gathered by Oluoch after a Oduro delivery.
Orotomal presence had given Leopards thr edge they needed for the secomf half with the Rodolfo Zapata coached side causing the Gor Mahia defence all the problems but it was Gor who restored their lead. A low corner kick by Kahata in the 52nd minute was snapped by Tuyisenge, the Rwandese playing the ball back to Kahata whose cross was volleyed in by George Odhiambo for Gor Mahia’s second.
Goalscorer Tuyisenge had a head Collison with Shittu on the 65th minute and with the Gor Mahia bench ready to bring on Francis Mustafa on his place, the Rwandese miraculously came back to the field of play to continue with the show.
Tempers flared as the match went on with Humphrey Mieno and Ezekiel Odera both being booked in quick succession; the later on bad mouthing the referee. Kahata was to sting Owade’s palms with a ferocious shot as as Gor Mahia looked to kill the game.
Leopards did a quick double change with Eugene Mukangula and Vincent Oburu coming on for Edward Seda and Jeffery Odeny with Kerr throwing in Francis Mustafa for Tuyisenge with Ephrem Guikan rested for Samuel Onyango.
Gor Mahia were happy to hold on with the team holding the ball week to buy time. Captain Abdalla Shittu was lucky not to be sent off after elbowing Mustafa in an off the ball incidents. Coach Dyllan Kerr was yo throw in Cercidy Oketo for Francis Kahata in the dying minutes of the game as Gor held to preserve their unbeaten record and the bragging rights over their nemesis.
AFC Leopards Starting XI: Ezekiel Owade (GK), Dennis Sikhayi, Isaac Oduro, Salim Abdalla (Cpt), Michael Kibwage, Tsuma Said, Edward Seda (Eugene Mukangula), Marvin Nabwire (Alex Orotomal) Jaffari Odeny (Vincent Oburu), Whyvonne Isuza, Ezekiel Odera
Unused Subs: Jairus Adira, Yusuf Mainge, Victor Majid, Victor Mavisi
Gor Mahia Starting XI: Boniface Oluoch (GK), Joachim Oluoch, Godfrey Walusimbi, Joash Onyango, Harun Shakava, Humphrey Mieno, Innocent Wafula, Francis Kahata (Cercidy Okeyo), Jacques Tuyisenge (Francis Mustafa), George Odhiambo, Ephrem Guikan (Samuel Onyango)
Unused Subs: Shaban Odhoji (GK), Wesley Onguso, Charles Momanyi, Bernard Ondiek