K'Ogalo Ascend to the Top

Gor Mahia asserted their title ambitions on Sunday, 9 November 2025, with a commanding 2-0 victory over defending champions Kenya Police FC in a high-stakes SportPesa Premier League encounter at Nyayo National Stadium. The win, secured through a first-half offensive blitz, catapulted the record champions to the top of the league standings with 16 points from seven matches. The result was compounded by a simultaneous stumble from previous leaders Kakamega Homeboyz, who were held to a draw, paving the way for K'Ogalo's ascent.

Early Goals Seal Police's Fate

The match, dubbed the "Sirkal Derby," saw Gor Mahia deliver a tactical masterclass, dismantling a Police side that entered the contest unbeaten. The Green Army wasted no time, finding the back of the net just two minutes after kickoff. An aggressive press forced a turnover, allowing Austin Odhiambo to set up Ghanaian import Ebenezer Adu-Kwaw, whose pass found an on-form Felix Oluoch to slot home the opener. The early goal unsettled the defending champions, who had not conceded a goal in their previous four matches. Gor Mahia continued to dominate possession with swift passing and relentless pressure. Their efforts were rewarded again in the 30th minute when Musa Shariff scored the second goal, effectively putting the game beyond the reach of the law enforcers. Despite attempts by Police coach Dusan Stojanovic to alter the game's trajectory with second-half substitutions, his side failed to break down Gor's compact and disciplined defense.

Shift in the League Landscape

The victory marks Gor Mahia's fifth of the season and extends their unbeaten run to six matches. It also represents a significant power shift in the 2025/2026 title race. While Gor Mahia celebrated their rise to the top, former leaders Kakamega Homeboyz were left ruing dropped points after being held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Murang'a Seal at Bukhungu Stadium. This result left Homeboyz in second position. The loss was Kenya Police's first of the season, causing them to drop to 11th place with eight points, though they have played fewer matches due to earlier continental commitments.

Post-Match Analysis and Reactions

The result was a significant blow to Kenya Police, who won their debut league title last season. Their new coach, Dusan Stojanovic, who was recently appointed, suffered his first defeat. Before the match, Gor Mahia's camp expressed confidence, with assistant coach Kobi Bismark-Mensah stating his side was superior and needed to respond after a previous 1-1 draw with Ulinzi Stars. The victory vindicated this belief, showcasing Gor Mahia's defensive solidity and clinical attack. This was the first time Police had lost to Gor Mahia since April 2023.

Other Weekend Results

In other league action on Sunday, Shabana FC secured their first win in five matches with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. Mark Okola's 16th-minute strike was enough to give 'Tore Bobe' a crucial three points. Meanwhile, Bandari FC and KCB shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, and APS Bomet also drew 1-1 with Mathare United.

As the league table takes shape, Gor Mahia's position at the top signals their clear intent to reclaim the title. With the season still young, their clinical dispatching of the reigning champions serves as a powerful statement to all other contenders in the SportPesa Premier League.