Top Flight Kenyan Premier league debutants 3K FC got their first win in Kenya Premier league after defeating Muranga seal 2-1 in an entertaining clash.
The team based in Embu County did not disappoint their huge fanbase that thronged Moi Stadium, Embu town.
The match dubbed Murima derby was very entertaining from start to finish.
,3K were the first to get a goal to break the deadlock through Glen Kariuki who fired a rocket to the left top corner shot just outside the 18-yard box which Muranga Seal goal keeper Marvin Nderitu failed to deal with.
3KStricker Oscar Juma added the second goal ten minutes later through a header after a cross from Alex Mwalimu Kazungu, Muranga Seal pulled one back in the first half stoppage time through Michael Owen who kept his composure to curled the ball and make it 2-1 after a set up by Oscar Kungu Maina.
The Win gives 3K FC five point from three matches following earlier draw from Mara Sugar and Bandari FC.
3K FC Coach Nicodemus Omasete it was not easy to for his team to play against #K FC as it has been playing well in their previous matches.
“We did not take it as a derby as our fans would love to put it we approached it as any other match in the KPL but our opponent has shown a lot of experience and composure like you saw in their previous games like when they beat Posta rangers,” Omasete said.
He commended Muranga Seal for at least getting a consolation goal.
3K FC captain Daniel Wanjala said they were happy to get first win in KPL in a derby.
“Our team has young players who are yet to play top level football this is our first season in KPL and we are working hard to show that we are not here to joke we are here to show that we are capable and we training hard for each game,” Wanjala said.
Wanjala said in the previous games they have been keen on defending in the first half but playing at home they decided to attack in the first half and defend in the second half and it paid off.
He urged his player to have winning mentality in every game; he urged the supporters to continue supporting the team despite the loss.
Muranga seal captain Dennis Kimani said they were unlucky and they failed to utilized their chances while their opponent punished them with their opportunities.
He said Mount Kenya has a lot of potential in football and he urged other teams in different counties to believe that one day they can also play in KPL.
SportPesa Partnership and Sponsorship Manager SportPesa said he was impressed by the love of football from the people of Mount Kenya.
“The love of football from the people of Mount Kenya is amazing we are happy that the fans from both teams turned out in large numbers to support their teams,” Akhulia said.
He said Sportpesa will continue to support local football talents by sponsoring local teams through funds and football kits. Sportpesa is the official sponsor for Muranga Seal.
Akhulia said Sportpesa will continue amplifying Mrima derby and will mobilise to ensure there is maximum attendance when Muranga seal face #K in return leg in Sportpesa Arena in Muranga.
