FKFPL Wrap: Ingwe finally see the light as Gor Mahia struggle

By Tony Kipkorir

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier league had a lot to offer on match week eight with several unexpected outcomes. 

Defending champions Gor Mahia missed a chance to reduce the gap between them and leaders Posta Rangers as they struggled against Bidco United.

However, for their bitter rivals AFC Leopards, it was light at the end of the tunnel as the club finally picked up maximum points for the first time in a match this season following a run of seven winless results. 

There were also huge wins for KCB FC and Ulinzi Stars while Kariobangi Sharks left it late to punish Kakamega Homeboyz at Kasarani Annex. 

Here is a wrap of how the action unfolded over the weekend. 

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AFC Leopards clinch maiden win of the season

Ingwe fans breathed a huge sigh of relief after their beloved club finally won a league match on Sunday.

The club which has struggled to score a goal this season, finally managed to do so at the Western Kenya-based Sudi stadium where Brian Yakhama’s 34^th minute penalty secured them valuable 0-1 win over Nzoia Sugar.

The result, a first win for newly-appointed head coach Tomas Trucha, ensured Ingwe moved out of the relegation zone with their opponents replacing them. 

AFC Leopards currently occupy the 15th place in the league standings with seven points, 12 less than leaders Posta Rangers. 

Gor Mahia miss chance to put pressure on Posta Rangers

Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia missed an opportunity to put pressure on Posta Rangers at the top of the FKFPL log thanks to a barren draw against Bidco United at Kasarani Stadium. 

Separated by only one point before that clash, the 20-time Kenyan champions saw that gap opened to three points after the goalless stalemate.

Should K’Ogalo have won their match, they would have taken their tally to 18 points, one less than fellow title contenders Rangers.

Gor Mahia’s attack led by the current top scorer Benson Omalla did all they could to penetrate the rock solid Bidco United defense but all their efforts failed to bear fruits.

Up next for the Jonathan McKinstry tutored side is a clash against a wounded Shabana FC side. 

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Shabana’s Coach Resign After Humiliation in Nairobi

Sammy Okoth, the man who helped Shabana FC gain promotion to the Premier League earlier this year after a 17-year absence, stepped down on Sunday. 

Okoth made the unexpected decision after his side’s 4-0 thrashing in the hands of Ulinzi Stars.

Speaking after the match, a disappointed Okoth stated that he has never experienced something like that in his managerial career. 

“I am not okay with whatever happened. I just feel I should let it go, relax and maybe let someone else come and do the job because 4-0 is a defeat that I have never gone through since I started my career as a coach,” he commented.

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KCB put four past City Stars to move upto third place

KCB FC capitalized on Murang’a Seal’s draw with Muhoroni Youth to move third in the FKFPL standings.

The Bankers walloped Nairobi City Stars 4-1 in a match staged at Kasarani Annex with goals from former Gor Mahia goal poacher Nicholas Kipkurui, Wesonga Haniff, Francis Kahiro and Namasaka Danson getting the job done for the Bernard Mwalala coached side.

Kevin Etemesi scored the consolation goal for City Stars.

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Match Week 8 Full Results

Nairobi City Stars 1 - 4 KCB FC

Muhoroni Youth 1 - 1 Murang’a Seal FC

Police FC 1 - 1 FC Talanta

Gor Mahia 0 - 0 Bidco United

Sofapaka FC 0 - 1 Tusker FC

Posta Rangers 2 - 0 Bandari FC 

Ulinzi Stars 4 - 0 Shabana FC

Nzoia Sugar 0 - 1 AFC Leopards 

Kariobangi Sharks 0 – Kakamega Homeboyz 1