Rude welcome for Mombasa Utd as AFC Leopards drop points

Newcomers Mombasa United received a rude welcome to the SportPesa League after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz in yesterday’s match at KPA Sports Club.

AFC Leopards defender Brian Ojok (right) shields the ball from Alex Kipruto of Bandari during their SportPesa Premier League match at Police Sacco stadium yesterday. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Charles Momanyi struck late to hand Homeboyz victory, leaving the Mombasa-based side disappointed as they began their long-awaited top-flight journey with a loss.

The Sultans, who secured promotion last week following a two-month legal battle over promotion and relegation, looked set to earn a point before Momanyi found the breakthrough in the 86th minute.

Mombasa United were promoted by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) after the second leg of their promotion playoff against Kariobangi Sharks was abandoned amid chaos, ending a prolonged dispute over which rules should govern promotion to the top flight.

Source: The Standard Sports