A penalty strike with five minutes of regular playtime left earned Japanese forward his maiden Kenyan Premier League goal as City Stars took down Muranga SEAL 3-0 in a 26th round encounter at the Police Sacco Stadium on Saturday 13 April 20204.
YUTO KUSABA ⚽️????#simbawanairobi pic.twitter.com/tF6kLMGjaH
— Official Nairobi City Stars Fc (@NrbCityStars) April 13, 2024
FKF PREMIER LEAGUE
– Nairobi City Stars 3-0 Murang’a Seal
– KCB 0-1 Police
– Bandari 1-1 Bidco United
– Nzoia Sugar 1-3 Gor Mahia
– Sofapaka 1-1 Ulinzi Stars#KBCniYetu pic.twitter.com/YBm3pe8HGY— KBC Channel1 News (@KBCChannel1) April 13, 2024
Yuto slammed home the spot kick earned after fellow substitute Newton Ochieng was hacked down in the box soon after controlling a sure pass from winger Samuel Kapen. He had only been on the field of play for under three minutes having replaced an outstanding Mohammed Bajaber.
Yuto’s goal topped up on two others by Bajaber, a penalty, and Dennis Oalo’s strike to complete the rout.
FKF PREMIER LEAGUE
– Nairobi City Stars 3-0 Murang’a Seal
– KCB 0-1 Police
– Bandari 1-1 Bidco United
– Nzoia Sugar 1-3 Gor Mahia
– Sofapaka 1-1 Ulinzi Stars#KBCniYetu pic.twitter.com/YBm3pe8HGY— KBC Channel1 News (@KBCChannel1) April 13, 2024
He spoke of his latest achievement, stating;
“I feel super after that (debut) goal. But I am not satisfied. Iam going for more. I can do more. Expect more,” he added
Yuto’s goal came in just his fifth Kenyan topflight game. He made his debut with a cameo show against Shabana in Machakos back in early February. He then went on to earn starting berths in the next two games against Bandari and Gor Mahia, then a subs appearance away against Muhoroni.