Sofapaka strained into the Round of 32 in the Football Kenya Federation Shield Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 win over minnows Kitale All-Stars at the Kenyatta Stadium in Kitale on Sunday.
New signing Timothy Otieno scored the lone goal to guarantee his team passage to the next round of the competition.
Batoto ba Mungu came into the match hoping to get an easy win to the next round of the competition. It was also an opportunity for coach Ken Odhiambo to try his fringe players who have not gotten enough playing time this season.
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The hosts gave a good account of themselves, pushing forward and playing with composure and confidence despite their limited experience as compared to their opponents.