Sportiff FC Triumph Over Marigat Allstars in Scorching Marigat Showdown

Sportiff FC Triumph Over Marigat Allstars in Scorching Marigat Showdown

Tony Matere Gathuru Blog 23rd Mar 2025

Sportiff FC of Olkalou defied challenging conditions to secure a decisive 2-0 victory against Marigat Allstars FC at Uwanja wa Kijiji Delta in Marigat Town. The match, played under a scorching 38-degree Celsius heatwave, saw the visitors overcome a grueling 160km journey to deliver a clinical performance, leaving the home fans disappointed.

Sportiff vs Marigart Allstars Image Credit: Ibrand Designs

The journey to Marigat, commencing in the pre-dawn hours, tested Sportiff FC's endurance. Accustomed to the cool climate of Olkalou, the team faced a significant adjustment to the sweltering temperatures and strong winds. However, these very winds, paradoxically, aided Sportiff FC's intricate "tiki-taka" passing style, allowing them to control the tempo of the game.

Despite the visitors' dominance, Marigat Allstars' goalkeeper delivered a stellar performance, earning him the Man of the Match accolade. He made two exceptional saves, denying Sportiff FC what seemed like certain goals.

Sportiff FC Image Credit: Ibrand Designs

The breakthrough came in the 74th minute, courtesy of a brilliant passing sequence between Dan Walumbe and Peter Ndegwa (Pii). Walumbe slotted home the opener, sparking jubilation amongst the travelling Sportiff FC support. Eight minutes later, Stephen Chege (Chei) extended the lead, capitalizing on a pinpoint cross-field delivery from left-back, Alex Kimani (Aleki).

Sportiff FC's chairman and head coach, Antony Matere, made two pivotal substitutions in the 60th minute, bringing on Dan Walumbe and Saidi Mohamed for David Waweru (Wech) and Paul Mburu. These changes proved decisive, injecting fresh energy into the team's attack. The match also witnessed the senior debut of 16-year-old Samuel Mbugua, who came on in the 85th minute to help secure the victory.

"The boys showed incredible resilience today," commented Antony Matere, the Sportiff FC Head Coach, after the match. "The journey and the heat were tough, but they stuck to our game plan and executed it perfectly. I must give credit to Marigat's goalkeeper, he was outstanding."

Matere also expressed his gratitude to the various sponsors who supported Sportiff FC's long journey to Marigat. "Without their assistance, this trip wouldn't have been possible," he said.

The victory leaves Sportiff FC with renewed confidence, while Marigat Allstars will be looking to bounce back in their next fixture. The match will be remembered for Sportiff FC's tactical brilliance and the sheer determination they displayed in the face of adversity.