Shanderema, Dagoretti secure crucial points ahead of semis
Shanderema booked their place in the semi-finals after beating Kirangari 3-0 today at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega.
The Eagles sailed through courtesy of goals from Francis Kalongo, Kelly Madada and Maxwell's Wamalwa's goals.
Shanderema now top Group A on seven points with a superior goal difference against rivals Agoro Sare.
Head coach Kevin Asuba was full of praise of his boys for their impressive performance that earned them their semi-final spot.
"We are happy for the win. Getting to the semi-finals on our maiden appearance is an achievement for us."
"We will handle St. Anthony like any other opponent and we will be going for a win," said Asuba.
At Kakamega High School grounds, Nairobi region soccer powerhouse Dagoretti high stung five times National Champions St. Anthony 1-0 to top group B.
Head coach Joseph Makokha applauded his side's crucial win noting that they were going all out for the title.
"I want to thank my boys for their impressive performance today. We defended well especially in the second half and won the three important points."
"We will also approach Agoro Sare with great caution and fight for a win," noted Makokha.
At the same venue, Agoro Sare hammered North Eastern's Khorof Harar 8-0 but the goals were not enough to help them finish ahead of Shanderema in Pool A.
The Nyanza region champions who are making their debut on the national scene will have a date with Dagoretti High at Kakamega High School grounds on tomorrow.
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