AFC Leopards back to their mojo as they bounce back from domestic exit

AFC Leopards bounced back from their domestic cup exit with a 2-0 win over Chemelil Sugar in a SportPesa Premier League match staged at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Thursday afternoon.

MATCH DAY

We are playing Chemilil Sugar FC today at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos.

The match kicks off at 4.15pm

We might witness two potential debuts today for Ivan Sekazza and @MwinyiShami who are available for selection.#Sportpesa#INGWE pic.twitter.com/En6nLzf2Er

— AFC Leopards SC (@AFCLeopards) April 4, 2019

Ingwe went ahead inside the first minute through assistant captain Whyvonne Isuza. The midfielder received the ball, whilst unmarked on the left flank and beat Chemelil keeper at the near post.

Leopards came close moments later through Brian Marita, but his effort went wide.

Chemelil slowly grew into the game with Lucas Waitere and John Ochieng being their main attacking threats upfront. They however didn’t create many scoring chances in the first half and Leopards took a 1-0 lead to the break.

Four minutes into the second half, Ingwe got a second goal. Vincent Oburu dribbled past several players before treading a pass into the area, Aziz Okaka latched onto the ball and fired fired home to double Ingwe’s lead.

Leopards continued knocking at Chemelil door in search of more goals. Debutant Ivan Sekazza nearly scored with his first touch but his effort went over the bar.

Penalty to Chemilil

AFC Leopards 2 Chemilil Sugar FC 0#SportPesa#INGWE

— AFC Leopards SC (@AFCLeopards) April 4, 2019

Joshua Mawira saw his header from a Marita corner miss the target narrowly with the keeper off his line.

35 seconds goal vs Chemilil Sugar (while everyone was saying hi to each other) ✔

3rd goal in 2 Kenya Premier League matches ✔

3rd highest scorer for AFC Leopards since 2009 ✔

17th Kenya Premier League goal as an AFC Leopards player ✔

WHYVONNE ISUZZA #SportPesa#INGWE pic.twitter.com/lyKcHWfqTQ

— AFC Leopards SC (@AFCLeopards) April 4, 2019

Waitere missed a chance to get a consolation for his side when he missed a penalty deep into stoppage time.

Gor Mahia is now 8pts clear at the summit and focus now shifts to No.2-8 is also an 8pts difference. The competition seems to be shifting to the top four finish.