Tusker kicked off their 2026-2027 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season with a 2-0 win over Ulinzi Stars on Sunday at Lang'ata Complex. Billed as one of the toughest fixtures of the opening round, Tusker struck twice in the second half to secure maximum points in a contest that saw coach Julien Mette see red. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Brewers were forced to recover from a nervous start as Ulinzi threatened in the fourth minute through Jacob Onyango, who forced the backline into conceding a corner. Tusker had their first chance in seventh minute but their 2025-2026 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Fabian Adikiny shot straight to the arms of Ricks Omondi.STARS ABROAD: Mixed Results for Harambee Stars Players in EnglandTusker goalkeeper Perrauld Ndinga was forced into making a save in the 27th minute, palming a Boniface Muchiri cross, that was aimed at reaching Onyango at the farthest end. The Brewers came closest in the 45th minute when John Otieno rose high to meet an Ian Simiyu corner but his header went just inches wide off. Second half substitute Maxwell Onyango came close to giving Ulinzi the lead in the 58th minute only for his volley to sail off the target. Nairobi United name new captain ahead of season openerTusker would then take the lead in the 68th minute through Alvin Mang'eni, who drive the ball to the left of stretching Omondi after Ian Simiyu had picked him with a good cutback. Ulinzi wasted a chance to draw level in the 70th minute when Nyongesa connected free kick by Muchiri but the goalkeeper was equal to the task.Tusker would then double their lead in the 75th minute through Victor Mbaoma who capitalized on a Ken Odhiambo blunder to loop the ball past Omondi.Mette would then see a red card later in the half becoming the first tactician to be sent off in the campaign.
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