January 15, 2025

Tusker edge Leopards to revive title hopes

Tusker edge Leopards to revive title hopes

AFC Leopards have suffered their first defeat in 2024 after falling 1-0 to Tusker at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

Prior to the game, Ingwe who are gearing up for their 60th birthday had not lost in the league and cup matches and were looking to extend the fine run.

However, Tusker who are bidding yo reclaim the league title they lost last season ruined it after winning the contest courtesy of John Njuguna's first half strike.

Following the win, Tusker moved to seven points within the reach of log leaders Gor Mahia who lost 1-0 to the second-placed Bandari on Saturday.

While Leopards surrendered theirs, Kenya Police kept their unbeaten run under coach Salim Babu intact afer coming from a goal down to hold Muhoroni Youth at the Police Sacco Grounds.

Muhoroni had threatened to beat Police after grabbing the lead through an own goal by Duncan Otieno.

However, Clinton Kinanga saved the day for Police after restoring parity in the second half.

A goalfest was witnessed at the same venue as Kariobangi Sharks whipped Posta Rangers 5-1 to relieve their relegation fears.

It proved yet another weekend for Posta to forget as they were coming from a 4-0 loss to defending champions Gor Mahia.

Julius Masaba was the toast of the afternoon as he netted a brace and grabbed two assists as the ruthless Sharks ran riot.

Experienced striker John Makwata, Len Otieno and Fortune Omotp added the extras for Sharks with Brian Otieno scoring the consolation goal for Posta.

Kakamega Homeboyz secured their second league win in the year after edging Ulinzi Stars 2-0 at the Mumias Sports Complex.

Goals from Hillary Juma and Brian Eshihanda were enough for Homeboyz to start life at Mumias on a winning note.

Meanwhile Nzoia Sugar failed to capitalize on home advantage and scoop maximum points after playing FC Talanta to a 1-1 draw at Sudi Stadium.

Talanta had taken the lead in the first half through Alfred Tanui who interestingly left Nzoia for Talanta last year.

Joseph Oyugi restored parity for the bottom-placed Nzoia in the second half, tapping in from close range

Table Standing

# Team P W D L F A +/- PTS
1. Tusker 16 9 3 4 28 21 7 30
2. KCB 15 7 6 2 21 12 9 27
3. Police FC 15 7 6 2 18 9 9 27
4. Gor Mahia 14 7 3 4 22 11 11 24
5. Shabana 16 6 5 5 16 15 1 23
6. AFC Leopards 14 6 4 4 19 12 7 22
7. Bandari 15 5 7 3 12 10 2 22
8. Murang'a Seal 16 6 4 6 11 15 -4 22
9. Sofapaka 15 5 6 4 16 11 5 21
10. Mathare United 16 5 5 6 10 18 -8 20
11. Kariobangi Sharks 16 4 7 5 14 14 0 19
12. Mara Sugar 16 5 4 7 16 17 -1 19
13. Homeboyz 16 4 7 5 14 18 -4 19
14. Ulinzi Stars 16 4 7 5 13 17 -4 19
15. Nairobi City Stars 16 4 4 8 14 20 -6 16
16. Bidco United 16 3 6 7 9 17 -8 15
17. FC Talanta 16 3 5 8 12 18 -6 14
18. Posta Rangers 16 3 5 8 14 24 -10 14