Junior Starlets forward Joan Agola was at the centre of events at Jamhuri Stadium on Monday as Nyakach Girls moved a step closer to the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) semi-finals after beating Tanzania's ZIBA 3-0.The 2019 KSSSA national champions produced another unbeaten performance in Morogoro, with Agola scoring twice and Sherrill Atieno adding the third to take Nyakach's tally to five points from three matches.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe victory leaves the Kisumu County side in a strong position with one group match remaining, while the earlier win by St. Joseph's Girls Kitale means both Kenyan representatives remain firmly in contention for places in the knockout stage.ZIBA from Tabora got the match underway but immediately lost possession, allowing Beryl Awuor to pounce on the loose ball and test goalkeeper Rahima Hamisi.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894214##The Plateau Queens quickly made their intentions clear, stretching the Tanzanian defence with runs and crosses from both flanks, and their pressure finally paid off in the sixth minute.Nancy Anyango swung in a corner that found Agola unmarked inside the box, and the Junior Starlets forward rose highest to direct a header beyond the outstretched arms of Hamisi for the opener.The goal, however, did not send ZIBA into retreat.The Tanzanian side gradually took control and forced Nyakach goalkeeper Kagai Vivian into a series of saves, with Tuma Sita Balanga and Jesca Philip proving a constant threat whenever they got possession.Naomi Gerald was equally dangerous for ZIBA, using her pace to cut through the Nyakach defence, although her progress was repeatedly halted by the experienced youth international Iddah Matara.Date, venue for FKFPL curtain raiser confirmedZIBA came close to restoring parity in the 27th minute when Colether Madoshi delivered a dangerous corner that found Philip, whose header missed the target before Nyakach eventually cleared another threatening delivery into Kagai's waiting hands.Nyakach, meanwhile, remained dangerous on the break, with Agola and Awuor attracting several defenders whenever they received the ball.In the 31st minute, Agola twisted away from her marker before laying the ball into the path of Emily Adhiambo, but the midfielder's effort lacked the power to trouble Hamisi.Adhiambo was handed another golden opportunity moments later after Agola again beat her marker and squared the ball across the box, but from close range she sent her effort over the bar, leaving the Nyakach technical bench lamenting a chance that could have doubled their advantage.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Inside the rare qualities of Enock Morrison’s replacement at Gor MahiaCoach Chrispine Odindo responded at the stroke of halftime by introducing Sherrill Atieno for Ephy Aphline as Nyakach went into the break holding a slender lead.ZIBA started the second half brightly, with an early direct free-kick forcing Kagai to remain alert, but Nyakach gradually regained control as the 35-minute half wore on.The Tanzanians still threatened down the left through Moshi Ramadhan, who repeatedly caused problems for the Kenyan defence, but the Plateau Queens continued creating the better chances.As the match approached the 50th minute, Agola, Penina Okoth and Awuor all came close to extending the lead, while ZIBA's Balanga nearly levelled in the 53rd minute as the Tanzanians pushed forward.Nyakach, however, were beginning to find their rhythm again.In the 58th minute, Agola struck for the second time to give the Kenyans breathing space.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894233##Okoth won possession in a tight area before finding Adhiambo, whose clever through ball released Agola behind the defence. Hamisi had rushed off her line to close the angle, but the Junior Starlets forward showed composure beyond her years, lifting the ball over the advancing goalkeeper and watching it roll into the empty net.Two minutes later, Agola turned provider.Her delivery found Atieno in front of an exposed goal, and the substitute calmly tapped the ball into the empty net to make it 3-0 and put the result beyond ZIBA's reach.With the job effectively done, Odindo made further changes, withdrawing Matara for Insi Norida before later replacing Agola and Adhiambo with Akinyi Juliet and Nyanchama Purity.ZIBA continued searching for a consolation goal, but Nyakach held firm to preserve their clean sheet and secure another valuable three points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9900416##The final whistle brought smiles to the Kenyan bench as the Plateau Queens celebrated a victory that leaves them within touching distance of the FEASSSA knockout stage.With five points from three matches and still unbeaten, Nyakach now have one final group assignment to complete the job and book their place in the semi-finals.