Smash-and-grab Western Stima sink Bandari in Kisumu

Fredrick Nyarombo and Baron Oketch scored in each half as Western Stima stunned visiting Bandari 2-0 in a Kenyan Premier League match at Moi stadium in Kisumu on Saturday.

Bandari coach Twahir Muhiddin was forced to replace Musa Mudde early on after he collided with Joash Onyango just three minutes into the match and had to be rushed to the hospital with a head injury.

Former Gor Mahia striker Edwin Lavatsa came on for Mudde, but it is the hosts who took the lead in the 18th minute through Nyarombo.

Nyarombo nodded in Dennis Sikhai’s free kick past Wilson Obungu and Stima held on to head to the break leading 1-0.

Bandari pushed for an equaliser with George Abege and David King’atua coming close in the early stages of the second half.

Speedy forward Baron Oketch added a second with 16 minutes remaining, sending a powerful left footed volley to complete a stunning counter attacking by the Henry Omino-coached Stima.

“We utilised our chances well. Our preparation and approach was based on the quality of our opponents. We knew if we play open game with two offensive midfielders and two strikers we will peg them. That was our strength,” said Omino after the match.

A disappointed Muhiddin said: “This result is a reflection of our lost chances. But the early injury to Mudde (Musa) disorganised us a bit. We will keep on fighting.”

Stima will now face AFC Leopards in a league match on Wednesday at the same venue.

At Chemelil Complex, Hillary Echesa’s goal in the 16th minute was enough to hand the hosts a 1-0 victory over Ushuru.