Kenyan duo, Shaphan Oyugi and John Ochieng, featured for Pamba Jiji FC as the Tanzanian Premier League side were held to a 1-1 draw by Fountain Gate FC at the Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium in Arusha on Friday, 16 October evening.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPamba made a promising start to the encounter, taking the lead in the fifth minute through Abdalla Said Lanso, who capitalised on their early momentum to put Francis Baraza’s charges ahead.However, their advantage lasted only seven minutes, with Sadick Ramadhani restoring parity for Fountain Gate in the 12th minute to bring the hosts back into contention.STARS ABROAD: Olunga dazzles after first start in seven monthsThe early exchange of goals set the stage for a closely contested encounter, with both teams seeking to establish control and create opportunities to take the lead.Despite their efforts, neither side managed to find another breakthrough before the interval, leaving the score level at 1-1 at half-time.The tempo dropped after the restart as the two sides struggled to produce the decisive moment needed to separate them.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036881##Pamba sought to regain their advantage, while Fountain Gate remained determined to secure a positive result on home soil.Despite the search for a winner, the defences held firm throughout the second half, forcing both teams to settle for a share of the spoils.The result extends Pamba’s unbeaten run to two matches following their emphatic 4-1 victory over Geita Gold in their previous league outing.Night to remember for Kisumu residents as EPL trophy makes first visitThe latest draw, however, means the club were unable to build on that impressive performance with another victory.Pamba moved up to 14th place in the standings following the draw, providing a modest boost in their bid to distance themselves from the relegation zone.
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