Ushuru FC failed in their quest against FC Talanta in the National Super League (NSL), losing 2-1 on Sunday.
Chris Owino opened the scoring for the visitors in the 36th minute after catching the Taxmen's defense napping. Job Tinyo coolly slotted in the second goal for the Juma Abdalla led side in the 58th minute.
Ushuru scored their consolation in the 69th minute courtesy of outstanding forward Brian Yakhama. Yasin Mafuta's Nairobi Stima went second on the table after claiming a 1-0 win against stubborn St Joseph.
The Nakuru-based side looked set to get at least a point and dent the Powermen's chances of promotion.