Bandari held to goalless draw by 10-man Posta Rangers in Mombasa

Bandari FC remain in search of their first win of the 2026/27 Kenya Premier League season after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Posta Rangers at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa on Wednesday.

The Dockers dominated much of the encounter and created several scoring opportunities but failed to find the breakthrough, despite the visitors playing with 10 men for more than 40 minutes.

Bandari started brightly, with Darius Msagha winning three consecutive corners in the second minute as the hosts piled early pressure on Posta Rangers.

In the 20th minute, Abdalla Hassan missed a close-range header after connecting with Thomas Wainaina’s cross. A minute later, Msagha squandered another golden opportunity when he went one-on-one with Posta Rangers goalkeeper John Njau but fired narrowly wide.

Posta Rangers remained disciplined defensively, absorbing the pressure and keeping the hosts at bay in the first half.

The match took a decisive turn in the 49th minute when Posta Rangers striker Robert Karisa was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Bandari defender Kevin Odongo, leaving the visitors with 10 players for the remainder of the contest.

Bandari coach Charles Okere responded with second-half substitutions, introducing Lawrence Okoth, Keith Imbali and Beja Nyamawi in an attempt to find a winning goal. However, the changes failed to produce the desired breakthrough as the hosts struggled to convert their numerical advantage into goals.

Posta Rangers nearly snatched a late winner in stoppage time when substitute Rodgers Obusu unleashed a shot from about 18 yards, but his effort went wide.

The draw extends Bandari’s winless start to four league matches, piling pressure on the Mombasa-based side to improve their finishing.

Speaking after the match, Bandari head coach Charles Okere expressed disappointment at his side’s failure to convert its chances.

“Another draw at home is not a good sign. However, our boys are giving their best and creating chances; we are just not converting them. We must be clinical,” Okere said.

Posta Rangers assistant coach Edwin Mwaura, meanwhile, praised his players for their resilience in securing a point despite playing with a numerical disadvantage.

“I'm happy with the point. Our players worked very hard for it. This is the second match we have played with a man less following a red card, but you could tell we wanted maximum points. Slowly, we are heading in the right direction,” Mwaura said.

Bandari will now look to turn their chances into goals in their next outing at home against Mathare United on Sunday, while Posta Rangers will take encouragement from a disciplined defensive display and a hard-earned away point, when they face Tusker away on the same day.