Gor Edge Stima In Thriller To Maintain KPL Lead, Tusker Held By All Stars

NAIROBI, Kenya- Record Kenya Premier League (KPL) winners Gor Mahia FC maintained their lead at the top of the table with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Western Stima FC at the Kasarani Stadium.

Gor scored three goals in 10 minutes as they continued their dominance and look set to clinch a record extending 19th domestic league crown.

Bony opened the scoring in the fourth minute before reliable captain Kenneth Muguna scored his eighth goal of the season to make it 2-0 to the hosts three minutes later.

Nicholas Kipkirui then scored his second goal in as many matches in the 14th minute of the game to make it 3-0.

Stima pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 44th minute and came back stronger in the second half, scoring a second in the 75th minute but could not find an equalizing goal.

Gor now have a seven point lead with 51, ahead of second place Kakamega Homeboyz FC, who are in action tomorrow at home to Nzoia Sugar FC.

Tusker FC missed out on the opportunity to jump into second place as they were held to a 2-2 draw by basement club Kisumu All Stars FC.

The draw means that the brewers remain in third with 43 points while their opponents leapfrog Chemelil Sugar FC into 16th, with both teams on nine points.

Elsewhere, a 70th minute Enosh Ochieng' penalty was enough for Ulinzi Stars FC who edged Sofapaka FC 1-0 to move up to fourth on the table with 42 points.

Ten-man AFC Leopards SC were also 1-0 winners on the day with a much-needed victory over Chemelil Sugar FC.

Clyde Senaji was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 78th minute but the lead Ingwe had courtesy of yet another Elvis Rupia goal was enough to make it two wins on the bounce.

Leopards are currently sixth with 40 points after 22 matches.