FKF PL defending champions Gor Mahia suffered an upset in their league campaign as, debutantes Mara Sugar ended their six match winless run with FC Talanta and Ulinzi Stars gifted with blunders to earn draws.
Gor Mahia 0 Police 1
Reigning Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF PL) champions suffered a 1-0 loss to Kenya Police at St. Sebastian Park, Murang’a on Saturday, December 14th, 2024.
The law enforcers struck the all-important goal in the 62 minute through Alvin Mangeni to extended Police’s unbeaten run to four matches under their new coach.
The defeat leaves Gor Mahia who have now gone three consecutive matches without a win languishing in sixth place with 18 points from 12 matches, while Police climb to fourth with 20 points.
City Stars 1-1 FC Talanta
At the Utalii Grounds in Nairobi, an injury time goalkeeping blunder cost the 2005 FKF Cup champions Nairobi City Stars a win to settle for a 1-1 draw against FC Talanta.
City Stars shot into the lead in the 11th minute with a Mohammed Bajaber superb solo effort a receiving a pass from Japanese winger Yuto Kusaba.
Bajaber dribbled past three defenders before unleashing a low, powerful strike into the bottom corner.
However, deep into added time, City Stars goalkeeper Elvis Ochoro fumbled Emmanuel Osoro’s shot, allowing the ball to slip under his arm and into the net, gifting Talanta an unlikely point in the 90+5 minute.
After the final whistle, Ochoro was inconsolable, breaking into tears as teammates and club officials, including the club Chief Executive Officer Patrick Korir, comforted him.
“Mistakes are part of the game. Elvis Ochoro performed well in the match, and we stand by him,” said City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti
The draw leaves City Stars 11th with 16 points, while Talanta climbs to 15th with 14 points from 13 matches.
City Stars then shifted to a defensive strategy, successfully repelling Talanta’s relentless attacks for most of the match.
However, deep into added time, City Stars goalkeeper Elvis Ochoro fumbled Emmanuel Osoro’s shot, allowing the ball to slip under his arm and into the net, gifting Talanta an unlikely point in the 90+5 minute.
After the final whistle, Ochoro was inconsolable, breaking into tears as teammates and club officials, including CEO Patrick Korir, comforted him.
“Mistakes are part of the game. Elvis Ochoro performed well in the match, and we stand by him,” said City Stars coach Nicholas Muyoti
The draw leaves City Stars 11th with 16 points, while Talanta climbs to 15th with 14 points from 13 matches.
Mara Sugar 1 Kariobangi Sharks 0
In Awendo, newcomers Mara Sugar FC brought their six match winless run to an end with a 1-0 victory over Kariobangi Sharks at the Awendo Green Stadium.
A lone goal netted in the 70th minute by former Murang’a Seal midfielder Erick Juma was enough for Mara Sugar’s fifth win of the season.
The win moved George Midenyo‘s side to fifth on the table with 19 points and 13 goals from 14 matches.
Homeboyz 1 Ulinzi 1
An own goal gifted five times premier league champions Ulinzi Stars with a 1-1 draw against Kakamega Homeboyz at Mumias Sports Complex.
Oliver Majak own goal in the 72nd minute cancelled out Moses Shumah‘s first-half penalty for a share of the spoils.
The draw extends Ulinzi Stars’ winless streak to six matches, leaving them 16th in the 18-team league with 13 points.
Kakamega Homeboyz, on the other hand, remains 12th with 15 points after registering four consecutive draws.
