Nondi, Tera dominate midfield battle as Ararat Armenia claw BKMA to keep title hopes alive

STARS ABROAD Nondi, Tera dominate midfield battle as Ararat Armenia claw BKMA to keep title hopes alive

Mark Kinyanjui 10:12 - 08.03.2024

Both Kenyans played alongside each other in midfield and inspired title-hungry Ararat Armenia to victory.

Harambee Stars midfielders Amos Nondi and Alwyn Tera dominated the midfield battle as Ararat Armenia beat BKMA Yerevan 1-0 to keep their title hopes alive.

Both players played as the starting midfield pivot - a rarity -  and dominated their zones to ensure that Ararat eventually got all the three points in the end.

Tera was subbed off for Johnathan Duarte after 45 minutes, while Nondi played the entire match.

A late goal by Arthur Serobyan was enough to give them all the three points in the end . Ararat remain third on 49 points, three behind leaders Pyunik, who have a game in hand over their opponents.

Tera, who made his debut appearance for Kenya against Uganda in 2021, has made 18 appearances for Ararat this season, starting 13 times and scoring three goals.

He has also recorded one assist and has averaged a passing accuracy of 84 percent.

Nondi, who is a more regular feature for Engin Firat at national team level, has made 16 appearances and started just seven times. He has recorded an 88 percent pass accuracy. 

His defensive numbers are promising, as he makes 1.7 interceptions a match, making 3.8 recoveries per game.

Nondi has also featured at right-back for both club and country, and has demonstrated his versatility and stamina multiple times.

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