AFC Leopards clinched a decisive 3-0 victory over FC Talanta at Dandora Stadium, propelling them to the sixth position in the standings in a thrilling FKF Premier League showdown.
The triumph also keeps their aspirations for a top-five finish alive. The match’s highlight came from Emmanuel Lwangu, Arthur Gitego, and Kevin Kimani, whose goals marked Ingwe’s third victory in their last four outings.
The contest’s initial half saw both teams locked in a fierce battle with no goals to show for it. However, the Leopards found their rhythm in the second half, with Lwangu netting his inaugural top-tier goal through a powerful header in the 57th minute. Gitego followed suit with a well-timed header, and Kimani wrapped up the win with a stunning strike, all contributing to the team’s impressive performance.
Earlier in the day, Tusker FC staged an impressive comeback to secure a 2-1 win against Murang’a Seal. Despite Daniel Kweyu’s early goal for Seal, Tusker’s resilience shone through with David Odoyo’s equalizer and Charles Momanyi’s decisive header before halftime. The team held strong against Seal’s aggressive play in the latter half to maintain their lead.
Meanwhile, at South C, Tito Okello of Police FC intensified the race for the FKF Premier League golden boot, scoring twice to edge out Nairobi City Stars 2-1.
Okello’s brace brings his season tally to 14 goals, hot on the heels of Benson Omalla’s 15. City Stars managed to score a consolation goal through Samuel Kapen.
These results solidify Police FC’s second-place standing with 54 points, trailing the league leaders Gor Mahia by nine points.
Tusker FC, with a game in hand against City Stars, remains just two points adrift of Police FC in the race for second place. The league’s dynamics continue to intrigue as the season progresses towards its climax.
