AFC Leopards Claw Kariobangi Sharks to Cut Gor’s Lead to 4 Points

AFC Leopards edged past Kariobangi Sharks 1-0 at Nyayo National Stadium keep Ingwe firmly in the SportPesa League title race

Winger Tyson Otieno haunted his former club to secure maximum points for AFC Leopards to reduce the gap on league leaders Gor Mahia to just four points.

James Kinyanjui threaded a well-timed pass into Otieno’s path, and the winger calmly curled a beautiful strike into the far right corner, leaving Sharks goalkeeper Sebastian Wekesa rooted to the spot in the 58th minute.

AFC Leopards vs Kariobangi Sharks SportPesa League Round 26 lineups

• AFC Leopards Starting XI: James Ssetuba (GK), Frederick Alushula, Randi Bakari, Lasso Coulibaly, Samuel Semo, Musa Oundo, Tyson Otieno, Kelly Madada, James Kinyanjui, Samuel Ssenyonjo, Ronald Sichenje.

• Kariobangi Sharks Starting XI: Sebastian Wekesa (GK), Ian Karani, Zablon Kutera, Kevinluke Otiala (C), Faiz Opande, Patilah Omoto, Keagan Ndemi, Steve Mbulere, Victor Ngume, David Majak, Humphrey Aroko.