Gor Mahia claimed a 1-0 victory over the AFC Leopards in their Mashemeji Derby clash on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Nyayo Stadium.
The decisive moment arrived in the 30th minute when Austin Odhiambo, capitalised on a defensive lapse to slot the ball home, giving Gor Mahia the lead.
Despite a setback in the 35th minute when goalkeeper Kevin Omondi, was shown a red card, reducing them to 10 men, Gor Mahia held on to secure all three points.
Meanwhile, at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Tusker FC clinched a narrow 1-0 win over Ulinzi Stars, courtesy of an Eric Kapaito strike in the 49th minute.
In other matches, Kenya Police kept pace with league leaders Gor Mahia, by securing a 2-1 win against Sofapaka, while Bidco United and Kariobangi Sharks also emerged triumphant in their respective fixtures against Posta Rangers and Nzoia Sugar.
With this victory, Gor Mahia maintains their pole position in the standings with 57 points. They are followed by Kenya Police and Tusker at 48 and 46 points, respectively.
Other results for the FKF Premier League round 27 are Kenya Police 2-1 Sofapaka, Kariobangi Sharks 3-0 Nzoia Sugar, Bidco United 1-0 Posta Rangers, Shabana 0-0 Kakamega Homeboyz, Bandari 0-0 KCB FC, FC Talanta 0-3 Nairobi City Stars, and Murang’a Seal 0-0 Muhoroni Youth.
By Joseph Ng’ang’a
