Senators outwit Governors in Kakamega matches

Senate FC thrashed Council of Governors FC 5-0 in a football match held at at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County to mark Devolution Conference on Monday.

Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala scored a brace, while Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka, Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen and Kitui Senator Enock Wambua scored a goal each to sink their opponents who comprised of governors and their deputies.

On-form Malala found the back of the net barely five minutes into the match when he capitalised on a defence mix-up to beat Council of Governors Governors FC goalkeeper Martin Moshisi.

Council of Governors FC, under coach Hassan Dahiye, fought back gallantly but wasted glorious chances to equalise via strikers Francis Kagwima, Peter Ndambiri and Muthomi Njuki. 

The senators, who were motivated by the cheering crowed, displayed a good game and it came as no surprise when Malala put Murkomen through, and the Senate Majority Leader found the back of the net for the second goal in the 27th minute.

Playing under coach George Sunguti, Senate FC increased the margin when Lusaka drilled past Council of Governors FC defence to score the third goal in the 40th minute to lead 3-0 at the breather.

Upon resumption, Senate FC came back a more refined side. Lethal striker Malala beat Moses Kasaina to the ball to score the fourth goal in the 60th minute.

Before the dust could settle, Mutinda Kabaka sealed the fate of their opponents in the 88th minute via a header.