Kakamega Homeboyz and FC Talanta share spoils in entertaining six-goal thriller at Bukhungu

FOOTBALL Kakamega Homeboyz and FC Talanta share spoils in entertaining six-goal thriller at Bukhungu

Joel Omotto 17:10 - 06.10.2023

Kakamega Homeboyz took the lead twice but failed to hold onto it as FC Talanta forced them to settle for a 3-3 draw in an FKF Premier League clash in Kakamega on Friday afternoon.

Kakamega Homeboyz and FC Talanta were involved in one of the highest-scoring matches in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League this season as a six-goal thriller ended in a 3-3 draw at the Bukhungu Stadium on Friday.

Homeboyz raced into a 2-0 lead after just 30 minutes when Brian Eshihanda and Ugandan forward Davis Kasirye scored in the 16th and 30th minute but Talanta were back level by the time the two teams went to the break.

Eshihanda put home Kevin Amwayi’s cross before Kasirye connected well with Estone Omengo’s delivery to head home the second goal for Abana Beingo.

However, Talanta scored two goals in a space of four minutes when Lucas Weitere reduced the arrears before Eric Ombija slotted home Dan Kago’s ball to make it 2-2 inside 42 minutes.

The home side would go ahead again after the break, Amwayi setting up Moses Shumah to make it 3-2 for Homeboyz but Talanta kept on pushing for a leveler which arrived 15 minutes from time, Ombija scoring his second of the match from the penalty spot.

The draw saw Homeboyz continue with their inconsistent form, having won two, drawn two, and lost as many of their opening six games of the season which leaves them in seventh place on the standings with eight points.

Patrick Odhiambo’s men are one point ahead of Talanta who have now drawn four, won one, and lost another of their six games to stay in 10th position.