FC Tigers Triumph Over St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys 3-1

In a thrilling encounter at the Mutomo Stadium on 16 March 2025, FC Tigers secured a convincing 3-1 victory against St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys in a tournament home match. The match kicked off at 10:00 am, with both teams eager to make their mark in the competition.

FC Tigers lined up in a dynamic 4-3-3 formation, designed to maximise their attacking prowess while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Hillary Wafula took his position as the goalkeeper, shielded by a back four comprising Abdallah Noor on the right, Otieno Micheal and Otieno Osanya as central defenders, and Moses Musenya on the left. The midfield trio featured Didi Labedo on the right, Euje Kayemba in a central role, and Kinene Wilber on the left, providing both creativity and support to the forwards. Up front, Stanley Kioko and Ibrahim Bakari operated as right and left forwards respectively, with Joseph John leading the line as the striker.

The substitutes for FC Tigers were not disclosed, but the starting eleven was set to deliver a performance that would keep the home fans on their feet.

The match began with intensity, but it was FC Tigers' Abdallah Noor who found himself in the referee's book early on, receiving a yellow card for serious foul play in the 16th minute. This setback, however, did not deter the Tigers, who continued to press forward.

Just four minutes later, in the 20th minute, St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys took the lead with a long-range effort that found the back of the net, leaving Wafula with little chance to respond. The Tigers were now trailing and needed to regroup quickly.

In the 31st minute, FC Tigers equalised through Joseph John, who scored with a precise left-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Euje Kayemba’s short pass. This goal revitalised the Tigers, who began to assert their dominance on the pitch.

Shortly after the equaliser, Ibrahim Bakari was flagged for offside due to a mistimed run, although the decision was deemed incorrect. Nevertheless, the momentum was shifting, and Kayemba continued to impress with a key long pass that created another opportunity for the Tigers.

As the first half drew to a close, the score remained level at 1-1, with both teams having their moments but failing to capitalise fully.

The second half saw FC Tigers come out with renewed vigour. In the 61st minute, Otieno Micheal made a crucial interception, preventing a potential scoring chance for St Patrick’s. This defensive solidity was complemented by an impressive flick from Kinene Wilber in the 64th minute, which created yet another opportunity for the Tigers.

However, Bakari found himself offside again in the 68th minute, this time correctly flagged for a mistimed run. The Tigers were undeterred, and their persistence paid off in the 71st minute when Ibrahim Bakari scored, converting a close-range effort after receiving a short pass from Kinene Wilber. The Tigers had turned the game around, leading 2-1.

The Tigers continued to press, and in the 81st minute, Stanley Kioko added a third goal, scoring from close range with a left-footed shot, assisted by Joseph John. This fluke goal further solidified FC Tigers' dominance as they led 3-1.

In the closing stages of the match, Bakari had another opportunity to extend the lead in the 83rd minute, but his attempt was saved, ensuring the score remained unchanged.

As the final whistle blew, FC Tigers celebrated a well-deserved victory, showcasing their resilience and attacking flair against St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys. The match highlighted the Tigers' potential as they look to advance further in the tournament, leaving fans eager for what lies ahead.