A debut goal for Levis Okello in Nairobi City Stars colors right at the death secured a memorable 1-1 draw against hosts Ulinzi Stars during a matchday 29 FKF Premier League tie played in Ulinzi Complex Langata on Sunday 7 May 2023.
Ulinzi went ahead in the game in the 77th minute through substitute Enosh Ochieng and looked on course for a win till Okello, on loan from Homeboyz, struck at the death for Simba wa Nairobi to get a share of the spoils. He had only been on the pitch for a few minutes after coming on for Elvis Noor.
The draw was the eighth between the two sides in the Kenyan top flight.
With a point, City Stars moves to the 29-point mark but still stay 14th in the 18-team log. Ulinzi Stars are seventh with 44 points.
Up next for City Stars is a home game against Bandari on Saturday 13 May 2023 starting at 3 pm.
Lineups
Ulinzi Stars: 30. Stephen Ochieng, 18. Salim Swaleh, 12. Bonventure Muchika, 44. Shannel Makwata, 21. Bernard Ongoma, 11. Stephen Etyang, 2. Issa Lumumba, 24. Staphod Odhiambo, 22. Masita Masuta (25. Enosh Ochieng-71), 14. Hillary Simiyu, 10. Boniface Muchiri
Unused subs: 1. James Saruni, 20. Ricks Omondi, 18. Peter Wafula, 6. Elvis Khasambili, 7. Clinton Omondi, 17. Elly Saenyi, 3. Kelvin Thairu, 2. Jacob Onyango, 39. Alex Masinde, 25. Enosh Ochieng, 32. Mark Bikokwa, 8. John Kago, 42. Lucas Maina
Coach: Bernard Mwalala
Nairobi City Stars: 23. Steve Njunge, 26. Dennis Wanjala, 12. Edwin Buliba, 25. Kenedy Onyango-captain, 5. Timothy Muganda, 2. Elvis Noor Ojiambo (29. Levis Okello-88), 19. Vincent Owino, 11. Andrew Kisilu, 22. Samuel Kapen, 20. Kelvin Etemesi (21. James Mazembe-70), 9. Dennis Oalo (15. Newton Ochieng-70)
Unused subs: 1. Elvis Ochoro, 8. Calvin Masawa, 10. Ronney Kola, 14. Rowland Makati, 18. Clifford Ouma, 28. Herit Mungai
Out: 4. Salim Abdallah, 7. Pius Omachi, 10. Peter Opiyo, 16. Jacob Osano, 17. Abuyeka Kubasu, 30. Anthony Kimani, 31. Mohammed Bajaber, 32. Ezekiel Odera
Coach: Nicholas Muyoti
Goals
Ulinzi Stars: 25. Enosh Ochieng (77)
Nairobi City Stars: 29. Levis Okelo (90+)
Cautions
Ulinzi Stars: 33. Boniface Andayi (33)
Nairobi City Stars: 5. Timothy Muganda (62)