Newcomers Mombasa United Suffer Second Premier League Loss
Mara Sugar FC extended their unbeaten start to the season by claiming their maiden victory of the campaign after brushing aside debutants Mombasa United 2-1 in an FKF Premier League clash staged at William Ole Ntimama Stadium in Narok on Monday, 19 October.
At the time of writing, the win catapulted the Sugar Millers to second on the log behind table toppers Gor Mahia, while Mombasa United plummeted to second from bottom without a single point against their name.
The Millers bounced back from their opening-day 2-2 draw against fellow newcomers 3K FC, while Mombasa United suffered a second consecutive defeat following their 1-0 loss to Kakamega Homeboyz.
Mara broke the deadlock in the 34th minute when Vincent's curling corner found Kevin Mavali, who rose above the defence to head home via the underside of the crossbar.
Alex Imbusia doubled the score after firing a powerful finish into the roof of the net from a left-footed cutbackpass by Godrick Vincent into the box to give the hosts a commanding 2-0 lead at half-time.
Laban Otieno netted a late consolation to hand the coastal outfit their first-ever goal in the top flight.
Mara Sugar vs Mombasa United line-ups SportPesa League, Round Two
Mara Sugar: Joseph Ogenda, Joseph Okwenda, Drona Openda, Busaka, Ali Shariff, Kelvin Mwavali, Kepha Onditi, Victor Ngume, Alex Imbusia, Dennis Cheruiyot, Godrick Kaduka.
Mombasa United: Chigzie Williams, Hakimu Msami, Ahmed Abdullah, Ramadhan Hamisi, Dennis Mabeya, Abdikarim Abdalla, Peter Abiola, Abdulrahman Mohamed, Rodgers Oporia, Adeyemi Mogbademu, Waziri Shentembo.
Bandari 1 3K FC 1
A late equalizer denied Bandari FC a first 2026/27 SportPesa League win of the season, as they settled for a 1-1 draw against newly promoted 3K FC at Mbaraki Sports Club on Monday evening.
Bandari had clung to David Owino’s 40-second strike for almost the entire match, hoping to secure their first victory under Charles Okere.
However, just as the hosts looked set to celebrate, 3K snatched a dramatic equalizer from a corner, with Sally Ali’s 92nd-minute header breaking their hearts.
Both sides came into the encounter with a point to their names. Bandari had held AFC Leopards to a goalless draw in their opener, while 3K, much like today, had been forced to settle for a 2-2 stalemate against Mara Sugar at home.
Bandari vs 3K FC: SportPesa League lineups
Bandari FC: Joseph Okoth, Joseph Otieno, Thomas Wainaina, Andrew Juma, Brian Odera, David Simiyu, Abdallah Hassan, Cliff Ouma, Alex Kipruto, Lawrence Okoth, William Wadri.
3K FC: Edward Simiyu, Bernard N, Victor Matete, Daniel Wabwire, Isuza Timothy, Amir Ndune, Ateya Eugene, Danstan B, Javan Westo, Glen Yanick, Michael Amwayi.