Kadiju Horizon Academy 0 vs 0 Ramula United

Kadiju Horizon Academy hosted Ramula United at Opanga Primary School on 21 June 2026, kicking off promptly at 9:00am in a league home match that lasted 70 minutes plus added time. The match ended in a goalless draw, with Kadiju Horizon Academy managing to keep a clean sheet against their opponents in front of 150 spectators.

Kadiju Horizon Academy lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, deploying a balanced setup designed to control the midfield and support their lone striker. Danis Aroko took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, while the defensive line featured Paul Ondiegi at right back, Sifas Otieno and Benard Onyango as the central defenders, and Samuel Onyango covering the left flank. The midfield pivot was held by Newton Otieno and Joshua Juma, tasked with breaking up play and distributing the ball forward. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio consisted of Daniel Otieno on the right, Peter Ojwang centrally, and Rowlingtone Odhiambo on the left, all expected to create chances and support the striker, Geofry Otieno.

Kadiju Horizon Academy’s substitutes were Melitus Oyoo, Tom Odhiambo, Kevin Ochieng, and Venus Mwalo.

The first half saw Kadiju Horizon Academy and Ramula United battle intensely, but neither side could find a breakthrough before the whistle for half time at 35 minutes. The defensive organisation of Kadiju Horizon Academy, marshalled by Otieno and Onyango at the back, kept Ramula United at bay in a tightly contested opening period.

Shortly after the break, Kadiju Horizon Academy made a series of tactical substitutions to inject fresh impetus into their attacking midfield. At 42 minutes, Melitus Oyoo replaced Peter Ojwang, signalling a shift in approach. This was quickly followed by Tom Odhiambo coming on for Rowlingtone Odhiambo at the start of the second half, just after the restart at 46 minutes. The midfield reshuffle continued with Kevin Ochieng replacing Joshua Juma at 48 minutes, and Venus Mwalo taking over from Daniel Otieno a minute later. These changes aimed to revitalise the team’s creativity and maintain control in midfield.

Despite these adjustments, the match remained goalless, with both sides struggling to convert chances. The defensive discipline of Kadiju Horizon Academy was evident throughout, with goalkeeper Danis Aroko commanding his area confidently and the back four maintaining a solid line.

The game took a dramatic turn at 72 minutes when Tom Odhiambo was shown a second yellow card, resulting in a red card and reducing Kadiju Horizon Academy to ten men. This dismissal tested the team’s resilience, but they held firm under pressure and managed to see out the remainder of the match without conceding.

Venus Mwalo’s introduction proved influential, earning him the player of the match accolade for her energy and composure in midfield after coming on. His presence helped Kadiju Horizon Academy maintain structure and composure despite the numerical disadvantage.

Referee performance was impeccable throughout, rated a perfect 10, ensuring the game flowed fairly and managing the tense moments with authority.

In summary, Kadiju Horizon Academy secured a valuable point at home, demonstrating defensive solidity and tactical flexibility against Ramula United in a match that ultimately ended 0-0.