In a stunning display of attacking football, St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys overwhelmed Ndunguni FC with a resounding 12-1 victory at the Mutomo Stadium on 16 March 2025. The match kicked off at 10:00 am, and the home side showcased their dominance throughout the encounter, leaving the visitors reeling from an onslaught of goals.
St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, designed to maximise their attacking potential while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Benjamin Victor took his place in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Mutinda Charles on the right, Alex Sila and Victor Singe in central defence, and William Wambua on the left. The midfield trio featured Kevin Macharia on the right, Said Salim in the centre, and Daniel Waithangi on the left, providing both creativity and support to the front three. Up front, Nasolo Salim and Daniel Muthama operated as right and left forwards respectively, with Shadrack Francis leading the line as the central striker. The substitutes for the match included Alex Kiema, Peter Mutinda, and Joseph Ndana.
The scoring opened early in the match when Victor Singe headed home from a corner delivered by Daniel Muthama in the fourth minute, setting the tone for what was to come. Just six minutes later, Daniel Waithangi doubled the lead with a close-range effort, showcasing the home side's attacking prowess.
Shadrack Francis, a constant threat, had an attempt saved in the 13th minute, but it was clear that St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys were in control. The third goal arrived in the 18th minute when Nasolo Salim tapped in from a short pass by Muthama, further extending the lead.
Benjamin Victor, the goalkeeper, demonstrated his reliability by catching a cross shortly after, while Francis continued to press, sending another attempt wide. The 20th minute saw Francis finally get on the scoresheet, scoring a solo goal with his left foot after receiving a long pass from Wambua.
Said Salim then added to the tally in the 21st minute with a spectacular long-range strike, assisted by Macharia, which left the Ndunguni defence scrambling. Despite a high attempt from Francis in the 23rd minute, the relentless pressure from St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys continued.
In the 34th minute, Nasolo Salim scored his second of the match with a volley from outside the box, showcasing his skill and precision. However, just before half-time, Ndunguni FC managed to pull one back with a fluke goal in the 44th minute, leaving the score at 6-1 as the teams headed into the break.
The second half began with St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys maintaining their momentum. Shadrack Francis scored his second goal in the 52nd minute, converting a long pass from Singe. Nasolo Salim then completed his hat-trick in the 59th minute with another close-range finish, further demoralising the visitors.
Francis continued to be a key player, assisting his teammate with a tap-in goal in the 63rd minute, marking his third contribution to the scoreline. A tactical substitution saw Alex Kiema replace Macharia shortly after, as the home side looked to maintain their dominance.
In the 65th minute, Victor Singe scored his second goal of the match, a stunning effort from outside the box, assisted by Victor, who had been instrumental throughout the game.
As the match progressed, Peter Mutinda came on for Waithangi due to injury in the 68th minute, while Joseph Ndana replaced Nasolo Salim in the 82nd minute.
The scoring continued with Benjamin Victor, the goalkeeper, converting a penalty in the 83rd minute, showcasing his unexpected attacking flair. Just two minutes later, Joseph Ndana capped off the scoring with a solo goal, assisted by Francis, bringing the final score to an astonishing 12-1.
St Patrick’s Mutomo Boys delivered a performance that will be remembered, with Nasolo Salim earning the Player of the Match accolade for his outstanding contribution. The team’s attacking display and cohesive play left Ndunguni FC with little to show for their efforts, as they were thoroughly outclassed on the day.
