Kakamega Homeboyz secured their first win of the season after defeating Nairobi City Stars 2-0 at Mumias Sports Complex on Wednesday.
Goals from Oliver Majak and Moses Shumah earned the 2023 FKF Cup champions three points just days after the dismissal of their head coach Ken Kenyatta.
The match began with an early breakthrough in the 6th minute as Ambrose Sifuna delivered a brilliant cross to Majak who tapped it in to give Homeboyz the lead.
Just a minute later, Nairobi City Stars were awarded a controversial penalty after Yuto Kusaba was fouled in the box, but James Ssetuba made a crucial save to deny the visitors an equalizer.
Just before halftime, Moses Shumah doubled the lead with a stunning finish, assisted once again by Sifuna.
The second half saw both teams create opportunities, but the score remained unchanged, extending City Stars’ winless streak this season to five games (D2 L3).
At Gusii Stadium, Sofapaka ended their winless run with a 1-0 victory over Shabana.
Douglas Ochoko scored the only goal in the third minute, giving Batoto Ba Mungu three crucial points in their sixth match of the season while Shabana’s winless run persisted.
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Elsewhere, Ulinzi Stars and Tusker FC played to a 1-1 draw at Police Sacco Stadium.
Tusker started strong but missed several chances, including a penalty kick by Hillary Simiyu that went over the bar.
In the 41st minute, Charles Momanyi broke the deadlock for Tusker with an assist from Shaphan Oyugi.
The second half began with Dunstan Nyaudo making a substitution, bringing Brian Kafero on for Javan Omondi.
Just minutes after coming on, Kafero equalized, securing a point for Ulinzi in a match that ended 1-1.
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Meanwhile, at St. Sebastian Park in Murang’a, things did not go well for Kariobangi Sharks, who suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bidco United, marking their first loss of the season.
The Sharks conceded a late goal from Desmond Agofa who ensured Bidco secured their first win.
At the same venue, AFC Leopards faced disappointment after a 1-0 narrow defeat to Murang’a Seal.
The only goal came from a second-half free kick by Humphrey Obina, leaving Leopards with their second defeat of the season.
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FKF Premier League matchweek 6 Results
Bidco United 1-0 Kariobangi Sharks
Tusker FC 1-1 Ulinzi Stars
FC Talanta 0-0 Bandari FC
Shabana FC 0-1 Sofapaka FC
Kakamega Homeboyz 2-0 Nairobi City Stars
Mara Sugar FC 1-1 Posta Rangers
Murang’a Seal 1-0 AFC Leopards
Kenya Police FC 2-0 Mathare United
Gor Mahia FC 0-0 KCB Football Club
