Western Jaguars opened their season with a 3-0 loss to Sailors in the Kenya Hockey Union Premier League match at the City Park Stadium on Saturday.
The Kakamega side conceded twice in a span of three minutes to compound a dismal first half. Douglas Nyerere gave Sailors the lead, sounding the board in the 18th minute.
Two minutes later, Felix Opola doubled the lead to put the Timothy Kamar coached team firmly in control before Titus Ngolia put the game beyond reach in the 38th minute.
Jaguars face a herculean task against Kenya Police on Sunday at the same venue. Coach Mike Malungu will need to craft a winning formula for his young charges if they have to improve their fifth place finish in the 2019 season.
In the Super League matches, Nakuru drew 1-1 with Mvita. Rolsan Mugaisi scored for Nakuru in the 32nd minute before Ismail Abdulahi restored parity two minutes from time.
Former league champions Sikh Union edged Kisumu Youngsters 2-1. Peter Ntambura and Nelson Shiahale scored for Sikh in the 3rd and 35th minute, rendering Boniface Aliwa's 38th minute strike a consolation.
Editing by Tony Mballa
