AFC Leopards cut Gor Mahia lead, Tusker FC lose under new coach Mette

Kenyan Premier League outfit AFC Leopards continued to breath at the back of rivals Gor Mahia after they secured 2-1 victory over Posta Rangers in an FKF Premier League encounter staged at the Nyayo Stadium on Saturday.

Ingwe, who looked the better side from the onset, needed first half goals courtesy of Kayci Odhiambo and Kelly Madada to collect maximum points, and close in on record champions Gor Mahia at the summit.

 

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The victory came after their 0-0 draw away to Bandari. AFC Leopards’ first goal came in the 11th minute. Madada picked a loose ball in the area before placing it past the stretching hands of Posta goalkeeper Peter Odhiambo.

AFC Leopards moved three points behind Gor Mahia

The second goal arrived in the 25th minute. Samwel Semo was the provider, finding Kayci larking in the area, and the forward powered with a one-time effort. AFC Leopards went into the half-time break enjoying a 2-0 lead.

At the start of the second half, Posta Rangers made a triple change – Vincent Wasambo, Eliud Lokuwam and Karisa Ponda coming in for Elvis Osok, Ombima and Shem Odinga.

Posta’s game improved after the changes, and they were rewarded in the 68th minute when Ponda pulled a goal back. However, despite their efforts to get something from the game, AFC Leopards held on to register their 11th win of the season.

Ingwe have now collected 40 points from 20 matches, and they are sitting second on the 18-team Premier League table, three points less than Gor Mahia.

 

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In another match, Tusker FC’s new coach Julien Mette suffered defeat in his first game in charge. The Brewers, who were playing away at Gusii Stadium, lost the game 1-0 against Shabana FC.

The defeat is the ninth for the Tusker side, who are dropping the log. Tusker are now placed tenth with 28 points from 21 matches. They have won eight matches, drawn four, and lost nine.

Elsewhere, the ‘Slum Boys’ derby between Mathare United and Kariobangi Sharks ended in a 1-1 draw while Nairobi United secured a 3-0 win against Bidco United.

FKF Premier League results;

Kakamega Homeboyz 2-0 Sofapaka
Shabana 1-0 Tusker FC
Murang’a Seal 2-3 Bandari FC
Nairobi United 3-0 Bidco United
Kariobangi Sharks 1-1 Mathare United
AFC Leopards 2-1 Posta Rangers

Sunday;
Kenya Police FC vs APS Bomet
Mara Sugar vs Ulinzi Stars
Gor Mahia vs KCB