Gor Mahia open 4-point gap as Ingwe end winless streak against Homeboyz
17th December 2023
Tusker picked back-to-back wins for the first time after beating Nzoia Sugar in Bungoma.
- K'Ogalo defeated FC Talanta to open up the gap over the chasing pack.
- AFC Leopards recorded only their second win of the season after 15 games by beating Kakamega Homeboyz.
- The result ended Homeboyz's five match winning run.
Record Kenyan champion Gor Mahia FC opened a four point gap
at the top of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) after a 0-2
win over FC Talanta at the Kakamega-based Bukhungu Stadium on Sunday, December
17.
The Jonathan McKinstry coached side opened their account 12
minutes into the second half through Boniface Omondi with Austine Odhiambo, who
was named the man of the match, putting K’Ogalo in control ten minutes
later.
The two goals ensured Gor Mahia, which is the only unbeaten club this season, picked up the maximum points against a stubborn Talanta side.
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After the win, the defending champions increased their tally
at the top of the log to 31 points, four more than their closest competitors
KCB FC who dismantled Police FC on Saturday.
In another match, AFC Leopards finally won a match after a six-game
winless run (D4 L2).
This is after the multiple league winners stunned title
contenders and pre-match favorites Kakamega Homeboyz by two unanswered goals at
the Nyayo National Stadium.
Ingwe opened the scoring in the 34th minute thanks to
Cliffton Miheso’s well-taken penalty.
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The goal gave Leopards, who have struggled a lot this season
in front of goal, more confidence, which enabled the players to play more
freely, launching several attacks on their rivals.
The constant pressure paid off in the 39th minute when
Hassan Beja hit the back of the net after receiving a neat pass from Maxwell
Otieno.
Elsewhere, Posta Rangers were beaten 0-1 by Muhoroni Youth while Tusker FC hammered hosts Nzoia Sugar 0-2 at Sudi Stadium.
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Nairobi City Stars had to come from behind to overcome Ulinzi Stars 1-2 in a match held at the Ulinzi Complex along Lang’ata Road.
The match between Kariobangi Sharks and Bidco United was the only Sunday fixture that ended in a barren draw.
Match Week 15 Sunday Results
FC Talanta 0 - 2 Gor Mahia
Kariobangi Sharks 0 - 0 Bidco United
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Ulinzi Stars 1 - 2 Nairobi City Stars
AFC Leopards 2 - 0 Kakamega Homeboyz
Posta Rangers 0 - 1 Muhoroni Youth
Nzoia Sugar 0 - 2 Tusker FC
