In a thrilling encounter at Mutomo Stadium on 15 March 2025, St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys secured a convincing victory against KMTC College, finishing the match with a scoreline of 0-0, The match kicked off at 10:00 am, setting the stage for an intense battle between the two sides.
St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys lined up in a traditional 4-4-2 formation, which provided a solid defensive base while allowing for attacking width. The team featured Hillary Wafula in goal, with a back four comprising Mohammed Musa on the right, Victor Singe and Alex Sila as central defenders, and Thiery Nzami on the left. The midfield was anchored by Alex Kiema and Mutinda Charles in central roles, while Peter Mutinda and Daniel Muthama operated as right and left midfielders, respectively. Up front, Meshack Munyalo and Joseph Kitesi were tasked with leading the line as forwards.
The substitutes for St Patrick’s included William Wambua, Said Salim, Nasolo Salim, Kevin Macharia, Shadrack Francis, Collins Mumo, Daniel Waithangi, and Kennedy Mutati, who were all poised to make an impact from the bench.
The match began with an early attempt from Mutinda Charles in the fifth minute, but his effort went wide, signalling the intent of St Patrick’s to take control. However, the game quickly turned physical, with Alex Kiema committing a holding foul in the tenth minute, followed by Peter Mutinda's late tackle in the sixteenth minute, both of which were deemed non-penal offences by referee Mallo Agusto. Kiema was again involved in the action, pushing an opponent in the twentieth minute, further illustrating the competitive nature of the match.
As the first half progressed, both teams struggled to find the back of the net, leading to a stalemate at half-time. The score remained 0-0 as the teams retreated to the dressing rooms, with St Patrick’s looking to regroup and strategise for the second half.
The second half saw a flurry of tactical substitutions from St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys, all occurring within the first minute after the break. William Wambua replaced Thiery Nzami, while Said Salim came on for Mutinda Charles. Nasolo Salim took the place of Meshack Munyalo, and Kevin Macharia substituted for Alex Kiema. Shadrack Francis entered the fray for Joseph Kitesi, and Collins Mumo took over from goalkeeper Hillary Wafula. Finally, Daniel Waithangi replaced Peter Mutinda, showcasing the manager's intent to refresh the squad and push for a breakthrough.
Despite the changes, it was Nasolo Salim who came closest to breaking the deadlock in the 78th minute, but his shot was saved, keeping the scoreline unchanged. As the match drew to a close, KMTC College struggled to mount a significant challenge, and St Patrick’s maintained their defensive discipline.
In the closing stages, Kennedy Mutati was introduced in the 83rd minute, replacing Mohammed Musa, as St Patrick’s sought to solidify their grip on the match. With no goals scored in regular time, the match proceeded to penalties, where St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys showcased their composure and skill, ultimately securing a hard-fought victory.
The match was a testament to St Patrick’s resilience and tactical acumen, as they navigated through a challenging encounter to emerge victorious in the penalty shootout, marking a significant step in their tournament campaign.
