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At Police Sacco Stadium, Migori were unable to hold on to their lead after being pegged back by Ulinzi before half-time. The visitors also had to play the final stages with 10 men following the dismissal of captain Vincent Wanga.

APS Bomet moved into fourth place in the FKF Premier League standings after defeating Bandari FC 2-1 at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Saturday, while Migori Youth were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Ulinzi Stars at Police Sacco Stadium.

Festus Kipkemoi scored twice for Bomet to secure their second victory of the campaign and take them to nine points. Bandari, who had beaten Tusker in their previous outing, suffered their second defeat of the season.

At Police Sacco Stadium, Migori were unable to hold on to their lead after being pegged back by Ulinzi before half-time. The visitors also had to play the final stages with 10 men following the dismissal of captain Vincent Wanga.

Kipkemoi brace lifts Bomet past Bandari

Bomet started brightly, with Uganda international Bruno Bunyaga testing Bandari goalkeeper Joseph Ochuka in the 11th minute. Ochuka was alert to the danger, making a timely save to keep the visitors in the contest.

Bandari responded through Alex Kipruto, who failed to keep his effort on target after connecting with Abdallah Hassan's delivery in the 15th minute.

Bomet continued to create opportunities, and Brian Buletti came close in the 20th minute when he headed Bunyaga's delivery narrowly over the crossbar.

The hosts eventually broke the deadlock in the 26th minute through Kipkemoi, who calmly finished past Ochuka to give Bomet the lead.

Maxwell Kubasu had a chance to double the advantage after meeting Buletti's delivery, but his effort went over as Bomet continued to press for a second goal.

Bandari improved after the break and found an equaliser through Izzadin Ramadhani, who produced an excellent finish three minutes after the hour mark to make it 1-1.

The visitors' hopes of building on their victory over Tusker were, however, dealt a blow six minutes later when Kipkemoi struck again to restore Bomet's lead and complete his brace.

Bandari pushed for another equaliser in the closing stages but could not find a way through the home defence as Bomet held on for all three points.

The victory was a timely response for Bomet after their 1-0 loss to KCB, while Bandari missed the chance to register back-to-back league wins.

Ten-man Migori hold on for a point

Migori Youth and Ulinzi Stars shared the spoils in a closely contested encounter, with first-half goals from Philemon Nyakwaka and Bonaventure Muchika settling the contest.

Both teams went into the match on six points, each hoping to secure a second league victory. Migori were looking to recover from their first defeat of the season, a 2-1 loss to Mara Sugar, while Ulinzi were seeking a response after drawing with Murang'a SEAL.

Migori made the more purposeful start and threatened through Nyakwaka, who failed to connect with Maxwell Odada's delivery. Elly Owande also came close, firing narrowly wide after being set up by Churchill Otieno.

Ulinzi gradually grew into the game, with Boniface Muchiri and Moses Nyambane involved in attempts to break down the visitors' defence. However, Migori remained dangerous on the counterattack.

Owande had a particularly good opportunity in the 20th minute after combining with Otieno and David Odoyo, but Ulinzi goalkeeper Ricks Omondi came off his line to make the save.

The forward went close again moments later, volleying over after Nyakwaka won possession and picked him out. Harmvin Okoth also tested Omondi from distance as Migori continued to push for the opener.

Their pressure finally paid off five minutes before the break when Nyakwaka finished off a through ball from Okoth. The forward beat the offside trap, rounded his marker and calmly slotted home.

Ulinzi responded before half-time, with Muchika heading home from Muchiri's inswinging delivery to restore parity and send the teams into the break level.

Migori resumed with attacking intent, but their task became more difficult in the 58th minute when Wanga was shown a second yellow card for a foul on Nyambane, leaving the visitors with 10 men.

Ulinzi immediately looked to make their numerical advantage count. Joseph Ochieng came close after Leon-Levitt Osiago created an opening for him inside the box, but he failed to make clean contact with the ball.

Despite being a player down, Migori continued to threaten. Christopher Koloti worked his way past a marker after receiving Okoth's pass, but his effort was comfortably gathered by Omondi.

Ulinzi pushed for a late winner, with Ochieng and Joseph Mwangi both going close. Defender Otunda also threatened after reacting to a poorly cleared corner, but Frederick Ngiela made an important intervention to deny the hosts.

Ulinzi continued to search for a breakthrough, but Migori's defence stood firm to secure a valuable away point.

The draw leaves both sides still searching for their second league victory. Migori will also be without captain Wanga in their next league assignment as he serves his suspension.