AFC Leopards strike late to stun Shabana in FKF Premier League

Kenyan Premier League outfit AFC Leopards secured their second straight victory in the FKF Premier League after coming from a goal down to beat Shabana 2-1 at Gusii Stadium on Tuesday.

While AFC Leopards were celebrating a second straight victory, Shabana suffered their third straight defeat in a row. Playing at home, Shabana took an early lead when Austine Odongo struck with only 10 minutes played.

With the game remaining balanced for most parts of the half, AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani made a double change with Victor Omune and Julius Masaba coming in. The arrival of the duo sparked a comeback for Ingwe.

Masaba started a move from the right side of play before setting Omune for the leveller. With the game looking headed for a 1-1 draw, Ingwe struck in the 88th minute when James Kinyanjui forced an own goal from a corner.

Homeboyz beat APS Bomet to move top

Going into the game, AFC Leopards had beaten KCB 2-1 and they are now placed fifth in the 18-team league table with nine points from five matches. For Shabana, who had already lost 2-1 against Posta Rangers and 1-0 against Mathare United, the defeat saw them drop to seventh with seven points.

In another fixture, Kakamega Homeboyz came from a goal down to beat promoted APS Bomet 2-1 to move top of the table. Homeboyz have accumulated 13 points, three more than second-placed Bidco United, who have 10 points.

FKF Premier League results;

Tusker FC 2-1 Kariobangi Sharks
Ulinzi Stars 1-2 Bidco United
Shabana 1-2 AFC Leopards
APS Bomet 1-2 Kakamega Homeboyz

Thursday;
Posta Rangers vs Murang’a Seal
Mathare United vs Gor Mahia