AFC Leopards demolish Shabana to reduce Gor Mahia lead

Kenyan Premier League giants AFC Leopards revived their FKF Premier League title hopes following a commanding 5-1 win against Shabana FC at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.

While Ingwe went into the fixture having lost their previous assignment 1-0 against KCB, Shabana were beaming with confidence following their 1-0 away win against Mathare United.

This is a whole level of happiness 😊 #𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐕𝐬𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚 | #𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞

𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 5️⃣ 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐂 1️⃣

⚽️ Samuel Semo
⚽️ Tyson Otieno
⚽️⚽️ Samuel Ssenyonjo
⚽️ Kayci Odhiambo #𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐰𝐞𝐍𝐚𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐤𝐚 pic.twitter.com/BYSofHBIDq

— AFC Leopards SC (@AFCLeopards) March 1, 2026

Both sides went into sitting next to each on the Premier League log, AFC Leopards were second while Shabana were third. Shabana were also in a run of eight matches without defeat in the top-flight.

AFC Leopards raced into a 2-1 lead

AFC Leopards established a 2-1 lead. Samuel Semo and Tyson Otieno found the net in the first half to put coach Fred Ambani’s side ahead.

However, Shabana, who kept working hard, reduced the deficit courtesy of Wycliffe Awiko.

But before Shabana could level the scores, AFC Leopards responded to make it 3-1. Samuel Ssenyonjo rounded off Shabana defenders to score the third, a goal which sparked a fight between Shabana and AFC Leopards fans.

Game stopped after crowd trouble

The game was stopped for a few minutes as police lobbed tear gas canisters to the crowd. However, AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani helped to calm the situation as he walked through the pitch to talk to the players.

When play resumed, Ingwe continued to dominate and they grabbed their fourth when Kayci Odhiambo scored from a long-range effort. He then wrapped up the win after scoring the fifth goal for AFC Leopards.

The win enabled AFC Leopards to cut Gor Mahia’s lead to six points. Ingwe remained second with 43 points, while Gor Mahia remained top on 49 points.

Meanwhile, Shabana kept their third spot despite the heavy defeat with 40 points from 23 matches. In another fixture, defending champions Kenya Police FC secured a 2-0 win against Bandari FC.

FKF Premier League matchday 21;

Sofapaka 0-2 Kenya Police FC
Ulinzi Stars 1-1 Kakamega Homeboyz
Bidco United 2-2 Mara Sugar
APS Bomet 1-0 Kariobangi Sharks
KCB 1-0 AFC Leopards

Saturday;
Gor Mahia 2-1 Mathare United

Sunday;
AFC Leopards 5-1 Shabana
Kenya Police 2-0 Bandari FC

Monday;
Kakamega Homeboyz vs APS Bomet