Shan Adam scored a brace to steer Kabkara FC to a 3-0 victory over Katelenyang in a Busia County League Zone 'A' match whose second leg kicked off Sunday.
Adam put hosts Kabkara into the lead in the 35th minute in front of their partisan fans at Kabkara Primary School grounds to see his team take a 1-0 lead at the break.
Zadayo Emojong made it 2-0 in the 49th minute before Adam complicated matters for the visitors with the third goal in the 78th minute. The victory retained hopes for Kabkara to finish in the top three.
Musokoto FC continued with their impressive run after edging Kekalet 1-0 at Musokoto Primary School with Edwin Oronda scoring the lone goal in the second half.
Musokoto have only dropped points in two matches so far, a defeat to Katakwa FC and a draw away to Kekalet.
Chairman Boniface Wesonga exuded confidence in winning the zonal title on their way to the regional league next season.
“We are ready to host Katakwa, who beat us in the first leg. We promise to turn the tables. Our impressive performance is attributed to team discipline and motivation, coach’s commitment and support from fans,” he said, adding that the main challenge facing them is financial constraints.
He sent an olive branch to well-wishers to come to their rescue.
At Malaba Stadium, visitors Kamolo FC trounced hosts Boca Junior 4-1. Edward Karani put Kamolo into the lead in the fifth minute before former top scorer and captain, Eugene Okello aka AFOBE10 added the second in the 40th minute for a 2-0 halftime lead.
Samuel Waswa made it 3-0 a minute into the second half with Duncan Olubi completing the rout in the 71st minute. Boca’s consolation goal was scored by Samuel Jakait in the 92nd minute.
Akobwait failed to sparkle at home, losing 1-0 to Kifaru at Akobwait Cha Primary School. The lone goal of the match was netted by E. Philip in the 88th minute.
FC Machakusi also failed to make use of home-ground advantage, losing 2-0 to Kiriko at Machakusi Primary School.
Kamuriai and Moding battled to a goalless draw at Kamuriai Primary School with Aboloi and Katakwa settling for a similar score at Aboloi Primary School.
Following weekend matches, Musokoto consolidated their lead at the top of Zone 'A' standings with 37 points from 14 matches. Kifaru are second with 28 points from the same number of matches while Kabkara are third with 27 points, three ahead of Kamolo at fourth.
Zone 'B' matches pitting Simuli Youths v Khwilare, Young Tigers v Murende Higlanders and Labour v Teens of Hope were postponed. The second leg resumes this weekend with five matches on the card.
Labour FC still lead the Zone with 22 points from nine matches. Teens of Hope are second with 20; Simuli Youths are third with 15 only better on goal difference against fourth-placed Nasewa.
