Leopards Sip Tusker to Extend Premier League Lead

Ugandan import Samuel Ssenyonjo scored his first hat-trick in the SportPesa League as AFC Leopards trounced Tusker FC 4-0 at the Nyayo National Stadium, to maintain their lead for yet another week. The former Express FC forward who promised to score 30 goals at the end of the season, after signing for Ingwe last September, scored twice in the first half, before wrapping up his treble from the spot in the second half. Ronald Sichenje then added a third for the side, before Ssenyonjo completed his hat trick from the penalty spot, ensuring AFC Leopards remain atop the SportPesa League table. The win for Leopards marked the first time Fred Ambani’s side had won by such a margin in over 15 months, dating back to a 4-0 thrashing of Mathare United on 25 August 2024. In the same breath, the last time Ingwe scored four goals in a game was nearly a year ago; a 4-2 victory over KCB on 22 January 2025. A second win on the trot took Leopards' advantage over second-placed Gor Mahia to three points, while troubled Tusker dropped to fifth with 24 points. Shabana 0 Gor Mahia 0 Shabana’s wait for a FKF Premier League victory over Gor Mahia will go for much longer after they heldby record champions Gor Mahia to a 0-0 draw at a packed Gusii Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Shabana’s winless run over Gor Mahia went to a fifth game since their promotion back to the top tier, and remained in fourth place on the log with 24 points. Shabana FC vs Gor Mahia SportPesa League Round 16 lineups Shabana: Stephen Ochieng’, Victor Otieno,Mark Okolla, Wycliffe Omondi,James Mazembe, Humphrey Obina,Biron Otieno,Kevin Omundi, Derrick Otieno, Bronson Nsubugo, Erick Otieno, Victor Omondi Gor Mahia: Gad Mathews,Paul Ochuoga, Sylvester Owino, Michael Kibwage,Bryton Onyona, Enock Morrison,Alpha Onyango,Ben Stanley Omondi,Shariff Musa,Samuel Kapen,Felix Olouch Ulinzi Stars 1 Nairobi United 1 The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Mozzerbet champions Nairobi United were held to 1-1 draw by Ulinzi Stars in a SportPesa Leaguefixture staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. Nairobi United broke the deadlock in the 9th minute, after Ovella Ochieng’ beat his marker with a run down the right before delivering a cross that evaded everyone in the box and fell to youngster Dancan Omala. Omala showed great composure, controlling the ball with one touch before unleashing a thunderous strike that flew past goalkeeper Ernest Mohammed. It was Omala’s third goal of the SportPesa League season and Ochieng’s fifth assist, underlining his growing influence in the team. The soldiers in the 69th minute when Evans Odhiambo rose highest to meet Bonface Muchiri’s cross, powering a header into the net for a share of the spoils. Kariobangi Sharks 1 Posta Rangers 1 The 2018 FKF Cup Kariobangi Sharks woes continued as they settled for a SportPesa League 1-1 draw against Posta Rangers at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani Annex in Nairobi Humphrey Aroko scored his 5th goal of the season which was cancelled out by Posta Rangers defender Dinken Mwema,the draw leaves Kariobangi Sharks routed at the bottom end of the table heading into the second half of the season.