Former AFC Leopards Forward Ochieng Powers Jua-Kali Into Kothbiro Final

30th July 2019

The winners will meet Kingstone FC who made it through with a similar margin after beating tournament favourite Umeme Bees FC at the weekend

Action at the ongoing 41st edition of Kothbiro football tournament at Ziwani Grounds in Nairobi. PHOTO/ SPN
Action at the ongoing 41st edition of Kothbiro football tournament at Ziwani Grounds in Nairobi. PHOTO/ SPN
SUMMARY
  • The solitary goal was slotted in by former AFC Leopards forward Victor Ochieng in the 60th minute following a rebound from a cross that hit the woodwork
  • This year’s edition is dedicated to the late Kothbiro CEO Stephen Ogos who passed away during the initial stages of the tournament
  • Kothbiro has nurtured some of the greatest stars in Kenyan football including former Harambee Stars captain Mike Okoth, Jamal Mohamed, former Bandari coach Rishadi Shedu and K’Ogalo’s Kevin Omondi

NAIROBI, Kenya- Allin Jua- Kali FC edged Masaa FC 1-0 to qualify for the 41st edition of Kothbiro football final slated for Ziwani Grounds in Nairobi this Saturday.

The solitary goal was slotted in by former AFC Leopards forward Victor Ochieng in the 60th minute following a rebound from a cross that hit the woodwork.

Both sides had a balance of power in the opening half where crucial chances were missed by the teams.

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The winners will meet Kingstone FC who sailed into the final with a similar margin after beating tournament favourites Umeme Bees FC at the weekend.

This year’s edition is dedicated to the late Kothbiro CEO Stephen Ogos who passed away during the initial stages of the tournament.

The contest began with 51 teams, allowing clubs that made it to the round of 16 last year to proceed automatically to the group stage.

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Kothbiro has nurtured some of the greatest stars in Kenyan football including former Harambee Stars captain Mike Okoth, Jamal Mohamed, former Bandari coach Rishadi Shedu and K’Ogalo’s Kevin Omondi.

Over the years the tournament has evolved to be the bedrock of Kenyan football as it has brought together hundreds of teams, thousands of footballers and tens of thousands of fans from different corners of Nairobi and its environs.