Shabana edge Mombasa United in dramatic five-goal thriller to break into top 4

Shabana FC claimed only their second win of the season after edging league debutants Mombasa United 3-2 in an FKF Premier League clash staged at Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa on Saturday, 7 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Glamour Boys took control of proceedings in the final minute of the opening half through Brian Ogutu, with Kevin Omundi doubling their lead a minute before the hour mark, but Mombasa clawed themselves back into the game through Dennis Mabeya and Junior Shentembo.Mariga, six others ousted at chaotic FKF SGM in MeruThe Kisii-based side were, however, not to be denied the three points as Derrick Oketch sealed victory with seven minutes left on the clock.Eager to bag their maiden victory, Mombasa United began the match at a high tempo, causing Shabana problems, with Laban Otieno and Rodgers Oporia running down the flanks, but could not capitalise and score until the 20th minute.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095173##Shabana grew into the match and started dominating the midfield through Kevin Omundi and Biron Otieno.The Glamour Boys got their reward in the 44th minute when Ogutu pounced on a ball in the area to score and give his team a 1-0 half-time lead.Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder reveals reason for slow league startThe goal pumped more life into Shabana’s attack in the second half, with Kevin Omundi connecting well to a Brian Michira pass to double their lead.With a two-goal lead, Shabana seemed to lower their guard and allowed The Sultans time on the ball, resulting in a 70th-minute penalty after Adeyemi Mogbedemu was brought down in the box, with Mabeya stepping in to halve the deficit.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095211##Buoyed by the goal, Mombasa kept on pushing, and their fans got behind their team with vociferous cheers, as their efforts bore fruit in the 81st minute through Shentembo, who headed in from a corner and sent the stadium into a frenzy.However, that joy only lasted two minutes as Oketch, who was introduced at half-time, repaid coach Ahmed Fathi’s trust in him by scoring the match-winner.STARS ABROAD: Olunga, Wilson feature as Qatari, Welsh sides register contrasting resultsThe win catapulted Shabana to fourth on the league table with nine points, as Mombasa remain rooted at the bottom with one point.

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