Jacob Onyango's brace highlights dramatic draw between Sofapaka and Muhoroni Youth

In a tightly contested FKF Premier League clash at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Sunday, Sofapaka and Muhoroni Youth played out a thrilling 2-2 draw. The match saw Jacob Onyango shine once again, scoring twice for Sofapaka, only to see his day marred by a late red card.

Before kickoff, Sofapaka and Muhoroni Youth were separated by just four points in the league standings, with Sofapaka sitting in 14th place with 24 points and Muhoroni Youth trailing in 16th place with 20 points. With both teams desperate for points to climb away from the relegation zone, the stage was set for an intense battle.

The game began cautiously, with both teams wary of making mistakes. However, Muhoroni Youth struck first, as defender Alex Onchwari capitalized on a defensive mix-up to give the visitors the lead.

Sofapaka responded swiftly in the second half, with Jacob Onyango equalizing just a minute into the restart, thanks to a well-worked move involving Darius Msagha. Onyango then put Sofapaka ahead with his second goal of the game, converting a pass from captain Humphrey Mieno.

But Muhoroni Youth fought back, with new signing Jackson Green leveling the score with a free-kick in the 68th minute. Both teams pushed for a winner in the closing stages, but neither could find the decisive goal.

The match ended with both teams down to ten men, as Jacob Onyango received a red card for Sofapaka, while Clinton Bulimo was sent off for Muhoroni Youth during a late scuffle.

Ultimately, the draw sees Sofapaka and Muhoroni Youth remain in their respective positions in the league table, with both teams still striving for safety as the season progresses.