Late Bebeto Goal Gives AFC Leopards First 26/27 Premier League Win

Ronald "Bebeto" Sichenje came off the bench, with a late strike as AFC Leopards secured their first 2026/27 SportPesa League victory after a hard-fought 1-2 win over former champions Kenya Police on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 afternoon at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.

Leopards found the breakthrough two minutes after the restart through new signing Kevin Luke Otiala, who joined from Kariobangi Sharks who slotted into the empty net to break the deadlock.

The striker connected with a well-timed cross from Edward Omondi on the left wing, who had beaten his marker, Kayci Odhiambo, before delivering the ball into the danger zone

Police fought back and created chances but it was until the hour mark when from a Hernest Malonga pass, Edward Omondi dribbled to the byline and executed a precise cutback that was met by Rupia who tapped into the net to level the scores..

Bebeto struck with his left foot and guided the ball into the far corner beyond the Kenya Police goalkeeper Job Ochieng in the 92nd minute for maximum points.

Ingwe’s victory also ensured last season’s curse of three consecutive draws did not spill into the new campaign.

The dramatic late winner handed AFC Leopards their first three points of the campaign and set the stage for another thrilling encounter over the weekend, when Shabana FC will be waiting.

Kenya Police FC vs AFC Leopards – SportPesa League, Round 2 Line-ups

AFC Leopards: Tom Ikara, Brian Nyongesa, Samuel Semo, KevinLuke Otiala, Kayci Odhiambo, Musa Oundo, Kelly Madada, Tyson Otieno, James Kinyanjui, Adama Kanteh, Samuel Ssenyonjo

Police FC: Job Ochieng, Baraka Badi, Hernest Malonga, Kevin Ouma, Christophe Outtara, Brian Mzee, Brian Otieno, Edward Omondi, Victor Akwanyi, Elvis Rupia, Yves Koutiama