Silibwet hold Sofapaka in friendly
Sofapaka forward Jedinak Nana (left) vies with Silibwet FC defender Michael Muya during their preseason friendly at Silibwet grounds in Bomet on November 12, 2020.
What you need to know:
- Silibwet’s goalkeeper Joseph Ebenyo saved more than eight volleys hammered at him by Sofapaka FC strikers with hundreds of fans cheering on from the sidelines
- Sofapaka coach John Baraza, a former Harambee Stars striker, said the game was tight with Silibwet players having exhibited talent and potential to take the club to the next level
- Silibwet FC’s team manager Eric Rono said he was happy his players were able to hold the strong Sofapaka team
Kenyan Premier League side Sofapaka FC were held to a barren draw by their National Super League hosts Silibwet FC in a friendly match in Bomet on Friday.
In the action-packed game at the newly refurbished Silibwet grounds, Silibwet midfielder Mohamed Kulibali was cautioned by match referee Billman Malel in the otherwise well-contested match.
Silibwet’s goalkeeper Joseph Ebenyo saved more than eight volleys hammered at him by Sofapaka FC strikers with hundreds of fans cheering on from the sidelines.
Sofapaka coach John Baraza, a former Harambee Stars striker, said the game was tight with Silibwet players having exhibited talent and potential to take the club to the next level.
“We came here expecting to net many goals but we found our hosts a tough team. They exhibited a lot of talent, discipline and a good game,” said Baraza.
Silibwet FC’s team manager Eric Rono said he was happy his players were able to hold the strong Sofapaka team.
“It is the first time this year that we are hosting a highly-ranked team in the country in the refurbished Silibwet playgrounds,” said Rono who was flanked by coach Patrick Otuti.
Silibwet were recently elevated to the NSL and join premiership side Zoo as the only two highly-ranked South Rift region clubs.
