Tusker’s Chris Erambo takes pride in maiden FKFPL goal

Tusker midfielder Chris Erambo has expressed satisfaction and pride after scoring his maiden goal for the beer makers.

Erambo who joined the club at the start of the season from National Super League side Mombasa Elite played a key part in the brewers' 2-0 win against the struggling Nzoia Sugar.

Erambo struck to give Robert Matano’s charges the lead before the on-form Michael Odour added the second to seal all three points in a match that was halted for more than 15 minutes in the second stanza due to fans unrest at Sudi Stadium.

A section of the spectators hurled objects on the pitch after Substitute goalkeeper Daniel Omuse was sent off four minutes after the restart.

Omuse who was making his maiden Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) start since linking up with the Millers from third-division side Compel SC came off his line to handle Erick Kapaito’s ball and as the last man left the center referee with no option but to signal his marching orders.

Mombasa Elite director tips Erambo to flourish at Tusker

Speaking after the match, Erambo was quick to thank his coaches for the Premier League exposure and added that he hopes to bang in more strikes to keep the goal-scoring momentum flowing.

“I want to thank God because it has been good exposure in the top tier and to have scored my first goal in the Premier League feels nice,” said Erambo.

“I was hoping I would get on the scoresheet in the previous matches, like against Posta Rangers a week ago but I think this is the right time and I pick from there.”

On his performance during the match, an elated Erambo said, “I have done well for 70 percent of the games and I hope to continue improving and not going below that.”

On his season’s target with the Ruaraka shrined Tusker, Erambo expressed his desire to help the club scale to higher heights in the league and reignite Matano’s troops' title hunt.

“My goal after opening my account here is to help the team get all three points and now we will continue building from there to ensure we get the name of the club back to where it belongs,” concluded the promising midfielder.

Tusker’s triumph over the embattled Nzoia lifted them to seventh on the log with 22 points nine behind leaders Gor Mahia as they prepare to tackle Kenya Police this Saturday in the final match of the year.

FKF PREMIER LEAGUE - WEEK 15

Saturday Results

Shabana 4 Sofapaka 1

Ezekiel Omuri 5, Brian Michira 38, Wycliffe Nthata 63, Nehemiah Onchiri 72/ Austine Wahongo 66

Bandari 2 Murang'a Seal 0

William Wadri 45+3, Umaru Kasumba 76

Kenya Police 1 KCB 2

Kenneth Muguna 87/ Derrick Otieno 26, Derrick Otanga 72

Sunday Fixtures

FC Talanta 0-2 Gor Mahia

Boniface Omondi 57', Austin Odhiambo, 68'

AFC Leopards 2-0 Kakamega Homeboyz

Clifton Miheso 34', Hassan Beja 38'

Kariobangi Sharks 0-0 Bidco United

Ulinzi Stars 1-2 Nairobi City Stars

Enosh Ochieng 38'/ Vincent Otieno 62', Dennis Oalo 72'

Nzoia Sugar FC 0-2 Tusker FC

Michael Oduor 38', Chris Erambo 45+3'

Posta Rangers 0-1 Muhoroni Youth

Major Derima 76'