Grevy's Zebra vs F.C The Black Foxes
0 - 1
23 February 2025 · FKF Regionals League, Eastern Region.<br>Regionals League
Away league match played on 23 February 2025.
Kicked off at 3:00 PM
0-1
vs Grevy's Zebra
Away league match
F.C The Black Foxes edged out Grevy's Zebra with a hard-fought 1-0 victory in their league encounter at Ngaremara on 23 February 2025, with kick-off at 3:00pm. The match was a tense affair, with both teams displaying determination, but it was the Foxes who emerged triumphant.
F.C The Black Foxes lined up in a formation designed to provide a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking flair. Dennis Kiplang'at took his position as the goalkeeper, shielded by a back four comprising Joseph Kyalo and Maberi Victor as right and left defenders, respectively, with Elvis Boit and Felix Sirwo forming the central defensive partnership. In midfield, Kkafi Roro operated on the right, with Ramsey Rambo in the centre and Albert Isaboke Small on the left, tasked with controlling the tempo and linking play. Up front, Musyimi Paul Rafiki Yangu and Daniel Waswa Mandukic flanked striker Roy Yoga, who was expected to lead the line and convert chances into goals.
As the match unfolded, both teams struggled to find their rhythm in the opening exchanges, with neither side able to create clear-cut opportunities. The Foxes, however, began to assert themselves as the first half progressed, with their midfield trio working diligently to regain possession and launch counter-attacks.
The breakthrough came in the second half when F.C The Black Foxes found the net, sending their travelling supporters into raptures. The goal was a result of sustained pressure, showcasing the team's attacking prowess and tactical discipline. The precise details of the goal remain unclear, but it was a moment that defined the match and ultimately secured the three points for the Foxes.
Grevy's Zebra, now trailing, pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but the Foxes' defence held firm, with Kiplang'at making crucial saves to deny the hosts any chance of levelling the score. The central defenders, Boit and Sirwo, were particularly impressive, thwarting numerous attempts from the Zebra forwards.
As the match drew to a close, the Foxes maintained their composure, expertly managing the game and limiting Grevy's Zebra's opportunities. The referee's whistle confirmed the victory, and F.C The Black Foxes celebrated a well-deserved win, showcasing their resilience and tactical acumen throughout the contest.