Ulinzi Stars came from behind to beat Mathare United 2-1 in an FKF Premier League encounter at Vapour Grounds, Ngong on Monday, 2 November, securing their first victory of the 2026/27 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSecond-half goals from James Mwangi and Leonlevitt Osiago overturned Ellie Asieche's early opener, handing the Soldiers three crucial points after a difficult start to the campaign.Government responds to claims that Bayern Munich, Ajax will field junior teams in NairobiUlinzi headed into the contest winless in their opening four matches, having also suffered back-to-back defeats, and were eager to get their season back on track.Mathare, meanwhile, arrived encouraged by their maiden victory over Tusker FC and were targeting consecutive wins.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077500##The Slum Boys made an immediate impact, taking the lead inside three minutes through captain Ellie Asieche. The experienced midfielder stepped up to a free-kick and curled a trademark effort beyond goalkeeper Ricks Omondi to give the visitors an early advantage.Mathare threatened to extend their lead seven minutes later when Joshua Nyatini picked out Mike Oduor, but Ulinzi captain Boniface Muchiri made a timely interception to deny the attacking move.Gor Mahia miss Ksh 1 million gate collection mark in defeat to KCBThe hosts gradually grew into the contest, with Muchiri coming close after reacting to Moses Nyambane's delivery, only for his powerful effort to drift narrowly wide.Leonlevitt Osiago came close to restoring parity in the 25th minute when he controlled Muchiri's delivery inside the box, but Ian Omondi produced a crucial block to preserve Mathare's lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077474##Ulinzi continued to push for an equaliser before the break, with Muchiri forcing goalkeeper Kevin Ouru into a double save from a well-struck free-kick. Mathare also threatened through Nyatini, whose long-range effort sailed narrowly over the crossbar as the visitors went into half-time ahead.Harambee Stars winger features in Spain as Anyembe is benched in DenmarkThe Soldiers resumed with renewed urgency and drew level just two minutes into the second half. Osiago delivered a well-timed ball into the box, allowing James Mwangi to arrive and turn it home for the equaliser.Mathare responded through Nyawir Junior, whose powerful effort from an Asieche pass was comfortably dealt with by Omondi.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077483##However, Ulinzi completed their comeback in the 73rd minute through Osiago. Substitute Adrian Oloo received Nyambane's pass and drove towards goal before his effort was parried by Ouru. The rebound fell kindly to Osiago, who made no mistake from close range to put the hosts ahead.Oloo had an opportunity to extend the advantage 12 minutes from time but failed to keep his effort on target after being set up by Teddy Osok.Recovering Harambee Stars striker suffers fresh injury setback in EuropeMathare pushed for a late equaliser, with former Ulinzi forward John Mark Makwatta coming close from Asieche's delivery, but Omondi made a vital save at his near post to protect the lead.Ulinzi held on through the closing stages to move to 11th in the standings with five points, level with Mathare United, Kenya Police and 3K FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077557##The result leaves Mathare with a second defeat of the campaign, having failed to build on their victory over Tusker, while Ulinzi finally ended their four-match winless start.
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