Sofapaka's Ezekiel Okare (right) celebrating his goal with teammate Maurice Odipo during their KPL match against Nzoia Sugar FC at the Kasarani Stadium. [PHOTO/nation.co.ke]
Ugandan import Umar Kasumba netted a brace to help 2009 KPL champions Sofapaka beat Nzoia Sugar 3-1 in their league match played at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on Wednesday.
Kasumba lifted Batoto ba Mungu a goal high in the third minute but Nzoia's Luke Namanda drew the parity stroke in the 21st minute.
Sofapaka's lead was however restored by Ezekiel Okare seven minutes to the break before Kasumba returned to nail the third in the last minute to the breather.
The second half saw more caution by both defenses and did not yield any goal, forcing the match to end on 3-1 to the disadvantage of the Bungoma Millers side.
“I am happy with the victory. Nzoia has many energetic boys who run the entire game but today we scored early which gave us the momentum. Our aim is to pile pressure on Gor Mahia as we chase for the title,” said Sofapaka coach Sam Ssimbwa.
Sofapaka are now second with 37 points behind leaders Gor Mahia who have amassed 43 points.