Eastleigh's Crown FC maintains perfect start with solid win against Imara FC
Crown FC continued their dominant start to the county league season with a convincing 2-0 victory over Imara FC at home. Star forward Eugene Leodo and substitute Zacharia Mohammed found the net as Crown FC secured their second straight win, solidifying their title ambitions.
Crown FC continued their strong start to the county league season with a 2-0 win over Imara FC, marking their second consecutive victory at the Pumwani Secondary School grounds on Sunday afternoon.
The match began with high intensity, but Crown FC quickly settled into their rhythm, dominating possession and creating scoring opportunities. Their patience paid off when Eugine Leodo, the team’s leading scorer, found the net in the first half, registering his third goal of the season.
Imara FC responded with a series of attacking moves, but Crown FC’s defence held firm, ensuring they went into the break with a 1-0 lead.
In the second half, Crown FC maintained their defensive discipline while pressing for a second goal. The introduction of Zacharia Mohammed proved decisive, as he made an immediate impact, scoring his first goal of the season to seal the victory.
Part of the action as Crown FC and Imara FC battled in Pumwani
Speaking after the match, Mohammed expressed his excitement about opening his account for the season.
“I scored my first goal today in my first game. Last season, I didn’t manage to get on the scoresheet, so I’m happy to have made a difference this time. The intensity of the game was high, but I was determined to seize my opportunity. My target is to score 20 goals or more this season,” he said.
Crown FC head coach Abdulahi Ibrahim praised his players for maintaining their winning run but noted areas for improvement.
“I’m pleased we secured three points again. My goal this season is to finish at the top of the table. However, our attacking transitions need sharpening, and that’s something we will focus on in training,” he said.
With two wins in two games, Crown FC remain one of the early frontrunners in the league, reinforcing their ambitions for a strong campaign.
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