Former Gor Mahia forward strikes as Posta floor KCB to bag first win of season

Mark Shaban came off the bench to score a dramatic 93rd-minute winner as Posta Rangers secured a crucial 1-0 victory over KCB FC in an FKF Premier League match played at Police Sacco Stadium on Friday, 23 October. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe win marked Posta Rangers’ first victory of the season after consecutive defeats had left them under pressure and in the relegation zone. The result offered much-needed relief as they sought to turn their campaign around.KCB, meanwhile, came into the match on the back of a promising start to the season. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10055714##They opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Nairobi United, scoring a last-minute equaliser, before claiming a 1-0 victory over Mathare United. Posta Rangers had endured a difficult start, losing 1-0 to Shabana on the opening day before suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat to Murang’a Seal in their previous outing.Eager to bounce back from that setback, the Mailmen started brightly and created the first clear opportunity in the second minute. NSL clubs hit by delay as 2026-2027 season kick-off put on holdBrian Yakhama picked out Brian Ouma with a neat pass inside the box, but Ouma headed wide with the goal at his mercy.Yakhama was again instrumental in the 12th minute when he set up Robert Karisa, whose effort sailed over the crossbar.Posta continued to threaten, and in the 25th minute, Vincent Wasambo found Ouma inside the box. However, the forward failed to direct his free header on target.KCB managed only half-chances, largely from corner kicks, as neither side found the breakthrough before the interval.Gor Mahia vice-chair calls on FKF to subsidize floodlight costs as night matches gain popularityThe second half produced few clear-cut opportunities, with KCB coming agonisingly close to taking the lead in the 88th minute when Geoffrey Ojunga struck the post.However, Posta Rangers had the final say. With three minutes added on, substitute Shaban received a long pass from Faustine Ojiambo, dribbled past Joshua Onyango and fired home the decisive goal in the 93rd minute.BETTING GUIDE: Gor Mahia vs Bandari, match preview, team news and predictionThe dramatic finish sparked wild celebrations, with Posta Rangers head coach Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno joining Shaban in the corner to celebrate the crucial winner.The victory gives Posta Rangers a timely boost after their disappointing start to the campaign, while KCB will be left to rue a late setback after coming close to salvaging a point.

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