Posta Rangers climbed out of the relegation zone after edging Mathare United 2-1 in an FKF Premier League encounter staged at Embu Stadium on Sunday, 8 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsA brace from Robert Ponda proved decisive for the Mailmen, with the former Sofapaka forward scoring in either half to cancel out Elli Asieche's late penalty, and hand Zedekiah Otieno's charges their second victory of the campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095209##Rangers went into the encounter sitting second from bottom, desperate to move away from the relegation places, while Mathare were seeking an immediate response after suffering defeat to Ulinzi Stars in their previous outing.The Slum Boys started brightly and almost took an early lead through Evans Maliachi, whose audacious effort from the edge of the area narrowly missed the target inside the opening six minutes.Maliachi remained a threat and came close again moments later, when he connected with Mike Oduor's inviting delivery into the box, but the defender failed to direct his effort on target.Harambee Stars fans question England-based midfielder's surprise call-upHowever, against the run of play, Rangers broke the deadlock a minute past the quarter-hour mark through Ponda. The forward reacted quickest after goalkeeper Kevin Ouru failed to deal with Bunge Ouma's delivery, pouncing on the loose ball to slot home.Mathare responded by increasing the pressure in search of an equaliser, with Maliachi again denied following a promising move involving Michael Mutinda. Elvis Noor produced a crucial intervention, putting his body on the line to prevent the defender from finding the back of the net.The Slum Boys continued to threaten, with Oduor testing Rangers goalkeeper John Njau after a neat exchange involving Cedric Asango and Asieche. Njau, however, was equal to the effort.Bandari end winless start with victory over ten-man TuskerRangers also threatened to extend their advantage before the interval. A move involving John Ouma, Dimpol Omamo and Bunge Ouma created an opportunity for Noor, but the forward fired wide.Mathare nearly restored parity shortly afterwards when Asango connected with a back-post header, only for his effort to drift narrowly wide as Rangers went into the break with a slender advantage.The Mailmen resumed with greater attacking intent and nearly doubled their lead through Brian Yakhama, who capitalised on a poorly executed back-pass but was denied by a quick reaction from Ouru.Three minutes later, however, Ponda struck again to put Rangers firmly in control. The forward showed composure to curl the ball into the far corner, completing his brace and leaving Mathare with an uphill task.Coach David Ouma responded with a double substitution, introducing Ambrose Sifuna and Harrison Amalemba as he sought to inject fresh energy into his attack.Mathare came close to reducing the deficit around the hour mark when Asieche's corner was headed back across goal by substitute Dennis Nganga, but David Simiyu failed to connect with the resulting opportunity.3K bank millions in stalemate against AFC LeopardsRangers remained dangerous on the counter and almost added a third through Yakhama, whose volley drifted narrowly wide after beating his markers.Asieche then tested Njau with a trademark set-piece effort, forcing the Rangers goalkeeper into a save as Mathare pushed forward in search of a way back into the contest.Their persistence finally paid off five minutes from time when Asieche converted from the penalty spot after Amalemba was brought down in the build-up, sending Njau the wrong way to set up a tense finish.Mathare threw everything forward in the closing stages and came agonisingly close to salvaging a point through Victor Omune, but Njau produced a fingertip save to preserve Rangers' advantage.The result lifted Rangers to 10th place off from red zone on seven points, providing a timely boost to their campaign, while Mathare suffered their third defeat of the season and first successive league losses, dropping into the relegation zone.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095211##Homeboyz surrender lead as Police fight backElsewhere, Kakamega Homeboyz surrendered a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 with Kenya Police at Bukhungu Stadium.Thomas Omole and Dennis Iguma had given the hosts a commanding start, putting Edward Manoah's side on course for victory.Police, however, mounted a late comeback, with Nana Kusi Asante pulling one back through a stunning strike five minutes from time before Chris Outtara headed home an equaliser in stoppage time.The draw extended Homeboyz's winless run to four matches, leaving them rooted in the relegation zone. Police, meanwhile, stretched their unbeaten run to four games and moved to nine points.FKF scout Obado reveals how he unearthed Kenya U15 World Cup starsLogapa inspires Murang'a Seal comeback against UlinziIn Murang'a, Murang'a Seal and Ulinzi Stars shared the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw.Joseph Ochieng and Alex Masinde had put the Soldiers in a commanding position, raising hopes of another victory for the visitors.However, Murang'a Seal fought back through the in-form Josephat Logapa, who pulled one back for his seventh of the campaign, before Mark Mwaniki struck late to rescue a point for the hosts.The result denied Ulinzi maximum points and first of back-to-back wins of the season after surrendering their two-goal advantage, while Seal salvaged a share of the spoils on home soil.Former AFC Leopards chairman Shikanda rejects FKF ouster and accuses goons of disrupting Meru SGM