Ingwe Capitalize on Rivals' Stalemate to Enter Title Contention

NAIROBI – AFC Leopards catapulted themselves into third place in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League standings on Sunday, securing a decisive 2-0 victory over Mathare United at Nyayo National Stadium. The win, confirmed by goals from Vincent Mahiga and James Kinyanjui, extends the club’s unbeaten start to the 2025/26 season and signals a major shift in the early title race dynamics. The result was amplified by a 1-1 draw between fellow contenders Tusker FC and Kakamega Homeboyz on the same day, a result that allowed Leopards to significantly close the gap on the top two spots.

The match in Nairobi, which kicked off at 4:00 PM EAT, remained goalless through a tense first half. AFC Leopards, under the guidance of coach Fred Ambani, broke the deadlock shortly after the restart when Vincent Mahiga found the net in the 48th minute, finishing a rebound from a shot by Kelly Madada. The crucial second goal came in the 80th minute from former Mathare United player James Kinyanjui, sealing a third consecutive win for Ingwe. This victory lifts Leopards to 12 points, firmly establishing them as serious challengers after beginning the season with three successive draws.

Tusker and Homeboyz Share Spoils in Tense Encounter

In other key league action on Sunday, November 2, 2025, Tusker FC and Kakamega Homeboyz played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw. The result means both sides dropped valuable points in a tightly contested league. For Kakamega Homeboyz, the draw was enough to keep them among the league leaders, but it halted a run of strong victories, including a 3-1 win over Ulinzi Stars on October 25. Tusker, meanwhile, missed an opportunity to gain significant ground, with the draw leaving them in the top half but facing pressure from the chasing pack. The shared points underscore the competitive nature at the summit of the league table, where any dropped points could prove costly by the season's end.

Bankers' Blues: KCB's Poor Form Continues

Contrasting with AFC Leopards' ascent, the struggles for KCB FC continued over the weekend as they suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Muranga Seal on Sunday. This latest loss compounds a difficult period for the team, referred to as the Bankers. It follows their 2-1 loss to a resurgent AFC Leopards on October 25 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. In that encounter, goals from Boniface Munyendo and Christopher Koloti secured the win for Ingwe, despite a KCB equalizer. The string of poor results, which also includes a 1-0 loss to Gor Mahia on October 5, has seen KCB slide down the league table, currently sitting in the bottom half. The team, led by coach Robert Matano, now faces significant pressure to reverse its fortunes in the upcoming fixtures to avoid being drawn into a relegation battle.

State of the League Table

Following the weekend's fixtures, the FKF Premier League table reflects a tight race at the top. Kakamega Homeboyz and record champions Gor Mahia occupy the top spots. AFC Leopards' recent victory has moved them into third position with 12 points, making them a formidable force in the title conversation. Tusker FC remains in the top six, while the likes of Posta Rangers and Bidco United are also in the upper echelons of the table. The league, which kicked off on September 20, 2025, is proving to be highly competitive, with the battle for the championship, continental competition spots, and the fight for survival intensifying with each round of matches.