Ahmed Ahmad is optimistic that he will continue repaying Francis Kimanzi’s faith in him after scoring the crucial winner in the 2-1 win over Kariobangi Sharks at the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday.
The youngster expertly tuck his freekick into the top left corner past a full stretch Gad Matthews to end an eight match winless run and hand Mathare United the bragging rights in the Slum Derby.
Ahmed Ahmad takes the freekick that bore the winning goal against Kariobangi Sharks.
“I have been working on set pieces in training and I was confident it would go in. I saw the keeper was wrongly positioned so he had no chance reaching the top corner. It feels good to be on the score sheet again and I want to thank coaches who have shown confidence in me,” said Ahmed.
That goal took his tally to three this season and he is aiming for more having nailed a regular starting place in the team.
Ahmed Ahmad and Chrispin Oduor hydrate as they receive instructions from assitant coach Salim Ali on the touchline.
“I have been working hard to break into the first team and with more game time I think I can surpass my earlier target of five goals. It’s all about consistency and working hard in training,” added a sanguine Ahmed.
Ahmed has made the departure of Edward Seda in June a distant memory with his series of barnstorming performances at the middle of the park making him a darling of the fans.
Ulinzi Stars 0-1 Sony Sugar
A 44th minute Enock Agwanda strike was all Sony Sugar needed to beat Ulinzi Stars at the Afraha Stadium in Nakuru. The burly forward capitalized on the centre-backs reluctance to clear a ball to slot in.
Sofapaka 0-1 Vihiga United
Amos Kigadi scored the winner as Vihiga United picked the maximum points against Sofapaka in an entertaining clash staged at the Narok County Stadium.
Tusker 0-1 Bandari
Bandari’s good form continued with a well-deserved 1-0 win over Tusker FC at Ruaraka. Yema Mwana headed in Darius Msagha’s cornerkick to score the all-important goal in the third minute.
Thika United 1-3 Wazito
Thika United’s slump continued as they suffered a humiliating 1-3 loss to Wazito FC at home. Veteran Hadji Mwachoki opened the scoring for the homeside at the quarter hour mark, Heritier Luvualu finding him with a perfectly weighted pass after a swift counter attack. Ivorian International Emmanuel Tienan equalized for the visitors heading in a corner in the 27th minute. Derrick Onyango made it 2-1 in favour of the visitors 2 minutes after the restart, intercepting a miss-pass to score. Edwin Lavatsa capitalized on some casual clearance by Thika to make it 3-1 in the 49th minute and they held on to the scoreline to pick the three crucial points.
Nakumatt 2-4 AFC Leopards
Ezekiel Odera scored a brace as AFC Leopards beat Nakumatt 4-2 in an entertaining clash played in Machakos.
Odera opened the scoring in the 17th minute beating Peter Odhiambo with a good shot after Moses Mburu found him with a clever pass. He doubled the lead in the 23rd minute after a nice pass from Marvin Nabwire. Joe Waithira pulled one back for Nakumatt just before the break from the spot after he was brought down in the box by Ezekiel Owade.
Marvin Nabwire made it 4-1 in the 63rd minute before Timonah Wanyonyi scored a brilliant solo goal for Nakumatt in the 78th minute to make it 4-2.
Zoo FC 3-1 Nzoia Sugar
Zoo FC beat Nzoia Sugar 3-1 in a match played on Saturday 11thAugust in Kericho, The homeside got their goals through Bernard Odhiambo, Kepha Ondati and Isaac Kipyegon while Nzoia’s only goal was scored by Festus Okiring.