Tusker came into the game with an eye on winning the domestic double as they are also leading the Premier League table, and coach Robert Matano made only one change to the starting XI that played in their Round of 16 fixture against Luanda Villa, with Luke Namanda coming in for Chris Ochieng.
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On the other hand, AFC Leopards brought in goalkeeper John Oyemba for Benjamin Ochan and they were the first to threaten the Brewers’ dangerzone as striker Elvis Rupia glanced a header wide in the third minute.
Austin Odhiambo tried a long-range shot in the 15th minute but his effort went wide with Posta Rangers remaining impervious at the back.
The home side almost opened the scoring in the 21st minute but Francis Nambute’s six-yard shot was superbly stopped by AFC Leopards’ Benjamin Ochan.
When Isaac Kipyegon was red-carded in the 49th minute, AFC Leopards made two changes to reinforce the backline as Hanel Ochiueng and Robinson Kamura replaced Bienvenue Shaka and Caleb Olilo.
Three corners – that came as a result of late pressure on Posta Rangers – were unable to earn AFC Leopards the much-needed goal.
After superb dribbling, Austin Odhiambo came close to breaking the deadlock in the 14th minute but his final shot was stopped by Nzoia Sugar s Benson Mangala.
A minute late, Ingwe almost went behind after a misunderstanding at the back between the defenders and goalkeeper Benjamin Ochan. However, they recovered and cleared the danger.
Odhiambo once more found a way past the Nzoia Sugar defenders but his shot went out with Mangala beaten in goal in the 17th minute. Cliff Kasuti was the first player to be booked after a rough challenge on Leopards Fabrice Mugheni.
Ochan then saved Ingwe on two occasions when Nzoia Sugar found a way into the box in quick succession at the half-hour mark. Shortly after, Elvis Rupia almost punished his former side but his shot hit the woodwork and the rebound was cleared by the recovering visitors.
Kiplagat Sang 22:04 GMT+3 14/04/2021 The experienced star announced his retirement on Friday and Goal now looks at possible goalkeepers to succeed him Fufa. Who will replace Uganda s Onyango? The Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper has exited the international scene after the unsuccessful Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and Goal now takes a look at candidates who could take the mantle from him. KCCA FC. Charles Lukwago
The KCCA Fc captain and goalkeeper has deputised Onyango on various occasions and the veteran s exit is a perfect chance for him to take the national gloves on a permanent basis.
Lukwago is a proven winner having lifted the Premier League title and the Cecafa Championship trophy with the national team in 2019 and thus is the prime candidate to fill Onyango s space in goal.