FKFPL Wrap: Gor Mahia take driver’s seat as City Stars bring Rangers back to earth
4th December 2023
Gor Mahia went to the summit of the log after capitalizing on Posta Rangers' defeat.
- K’Ogalo prevailed against Kariobangi Sharks and in the process moved to the top of the standings.
- This is after Posta Rangers lost against Nairobi City Stars.
- Murang'a Seal suffered back-to-back defeats following their loss over Kenya Police.
Week 13 of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League
(FKFPL) was filled with a lot of surprises and heartbreaks as giants fell in
the hands of minnows.
Samuel Kapen scored a crucial goal on Saturday to help
Nairobi City Stars pick up three crucial points against previous table toppers Posta
Rangers.
Meanwhile, K’Ogalo prevailed against Kariobangi Sharks and
in the process moved to the top of the FKFPL standings.
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table
Sofapaka, who have struggled a lot this season broke the
hearts of Nzoia Sugar supporters as favorites Murang’a Seal suffered a 2 - 0
defeat in the hands of hosts Police FC at the Police Sacco grounds. Here
is a wrap of the exciting action from match day 13.
Gor Mahia take control of the league
Record FKFPL Champions Gor Mahia took command of the
league after narrowly beating Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 in a match held at the Machakos
Stadium in Machakos town.
K’Ogalo’s opening goal came courtesy of Alpha Onyango’s
powerful strike from in the closing stages of the first half.
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Gai Panchol thought he had given Sharks an important point
in the 82nd minute when he equalized but Benson Omalla proved him wrong.
The red-hot forward found the back of the net in extra time
to gladden the hearts of K’Ogalo fans as he extended his tally to nine
goals.
The win took the Jonathan McKinstry coached side to the helm
of the FKFPL log, two points above their title rivals Posta Rangers.
Nairobi City Stars shock Posta Rangers
The surprise of the weekend came in the Nairobi City Stars
versus Posta Rangers clash which was also staged in Machakos.
No one ever thought Simba wa Nairobi could take maximum
points against an in-form Rangers side, but in football miracles do happen and
that is what exactly occurred on Saturday.
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City Stars struck the opener through Kapen early in the
first half and managed to hold on the lead through the entire game. The massive
win ensured the club continued with their progress as they moved to position
nine in the table on 18 points.
Sofapaka make mincemeat out of Nzoia Sugar
Sofapaka’s massive leap from the bottom place to position 15
just proved how competitive the FKFPL is this season.
Batoto ba Mungu thrashed Nzoia Sugar 3 -1 in an exciting
encounter staged at Sudi Stadium in Western Kenya.
Darius Msagha put the 2009 champions ahead in the 19th minute
before Emmanuel Osoro equalized for the hosts at the hour mark.
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winner
However, it only took a short time before Fiston Abdoul
Razak restored Sofapaka’s lead to silence the home fans. The Burundian
goal poacher then scored his brace later in the second half to help Sofapaka
pick up the maximum points which took them away from the relegation zone.
The last match of week 13 will see AFC Leopards battle it
out with Tusker FC in Machakos on Monday, December 4 at 3 pm,
FKFPL Week 13 Results
Police FC 2 - 0 Murang’a Seal
Kakamega Homeboyz 1 - 0 Bidco United
Bandari FC 1 - 0 Muhoroni Youth
Nzoia Sugar 1 - 3 Sofapaka FC
Kariobangi Sharks 1 - 2 Gor Mahia
Shabana FC 1 - 1 KCB FC
FC Talanta 0 - 3 Ulinzi Stars
Posta Rangers 0 - 1 Nairobi City Stars
