Kenya’s fast-rising star, Aldrine Kibet, came off the bench and provided an assist as Celta Fortuna staged a remarkable comeback to beat Andorra 4-2 in a Spanish second-tier clash on Monday evening.The attacking midfielder was introduced in the 81st minute, in a match that saw Celta rally from two goals down to claim victory.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBy the time Kibet was introduced, Celta Fortuna were trailing 2-1.However, his side fought hard to turn the game around at Balaídos.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907220##The Kenyan midfielder came close to scoring shortly after his introduction, but his effort was blocked by Andorra goalkeeper Pau López. Kibet then turned provider in stoppage time, setting up Andres Antanon for Celta Fortuna’s fourth goal in the 101st minute to complete a remarkable comeback.Celta Fortuna had fallen 2-0 behind after Andorra struck twice early in the second half, but Bernard Somuah pulled one back in the 54th minute to give the hosts hope.Former Nzoia Sugar captain banking on experience after joining Division One sideÁlvaro Marín levelled the contest in the 87th minute before completing the comeback in the 97th minute.The victory marked Celta Fortuna’s first-ever win in the Spanish second division after overcoming a two-goal deficit as they look to leave a mark in the second tier of Spanish football.Celta Fortuna will now shift their focus to their next league assignment, an away trip to Castellón on Monday, where they will look to build on the impressive comeback.Duke AbuyaSTARS ABROAD: Kenyan trio score for French, Belgian and South Sudanese clubsIn Tanzania, Abuya started in midfield of the park as Yanga maintained their perfect start to the season with a commanding 4-0 victory over JKT Tanzania at the KMC Complex.The reigning champions dominated proceedings from the outset, putting on an entertaining display for their supporters as they secured a third consecutive win in their opening three league matches.Albert Kangwanda and Ibrahim Bacca struck within five minutes in the first half to put Yanga in control.Chadrack Boka added a third goal to give the hosts a comfortable 3-0 lead at the break.Ambani explains source of confidence ahead of AFC Leopards' new seasonPeter Shalulile completed the rout shortly after the hour mark, scoring his second goal since joining Yanga as a free agent. The former Mamelodi Sundowns striker finished off Kangwanda’s cross in the 64th minute to seal another emphatic victory for the champions.Kenyans at TRAStill in Tanzania, Shariff Majabe started his third consecutive match as Tanzania Revenue Authority were held to a 1-1 draw by Coastal Union away from home.Kenyan duo Tobia Otieno and Bryson Wangai were named among the substitutes in the match.
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