Champions Kariobangi Sharks on Monday become the seventh team to advance to the SportPesa Shield quarterfinals after beating lower tier side Murang’a Seal 1-0 at the Jericho Camp Toyoyo grounds, Nairobi.
Last season’s Most Valuable Player Erick Kapaito delivered the sole goal of the match to ensure the Sharks have a chance to defend the title they last won in October last year.
FT: @k_sharksfc 1 -0 Murang’a Seal Fc Erick Kapaito second half strike sends us to the sheild quarters for the 4th year in a row. #WeAreSharks pic.twitter.com/UrYNZZTgEO
— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) April 1, 2019
Sharks coach William Muluya fielded a strong line up with Boniface Onyango being the only non-regular starter.
Murang’a Seals gave a solid performance in the match, but they were overpowered in the second half where they allowed Sharks to overrun their half.
Goalkeeper Wilson Ngamau was particularly impressive, as he kept the score line lean with his meticulous, skilful and timely saves.
Patillah Omotto, Brian Bwire
Sharks will now face giant fellers Bungoma Superstars in the quarterfinals.
“It has been a great game, we contained them very well but a slight mistake in defence in the second half has cost us victory,” lamented Ngamau after the game.
