- Gor Mahia and Mathare United dominated the SportPesa League Round 5 Team of the Week chart.
- Gor Mahia had four players featured, Mathare United contributed three, Tusker had two, while Bidco United and Mara Sugar had one representative each.
Only five rounds have been played so far in this new era of the SportPesa League, and the competition is already intensifying, with all 18 teams having now secured their first three points.
Heading into the fifth round, a trio of clubs; AFC Leopards, APS Bomet, and Tusker FC, were the last yet to register a victory.
However, that all changed: Ingwe defeated KCB 2-1, APS Bomet mounted a comeback to win 2-1 against Kariobangi Sharks, and Tusker secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Murang’a SEAL.
The title hopefuls are also finding their form. Gor Mahia’s slick gameplay earned them a third consecutive win, a 3-0 triumph over Posta Rangers, propelling them to third place.
Meanwhile, a victory for Kakamega Homeboyz over Ulinzi Stars saw them take control at the summit.
The weekend was capped by a major shock, as Mathare United stunned an injury-plagued Shabana with a 1-0 win at Gusii Stadium.
But could these results be achieved without standout individual performances?
Here are the 11 players selected by data analysis site Tisini for match week five, with Gor Mahia and Mathare United dominating the selection.
SportPesa League Round 5 Team of the Week
Bryne Omondi – Gor Mahia (7.2)
Handed his starting debut in matchweek two, Omondi has shown immense promise in his first season with the record champions.
On Sunday, he made a crucial save to preserve his third clean sheet of the campaign, having also shut out Sofapaka and KCB.
Mike Kibwage – Gor Mahia (8.4)
The new Gor Mahia acquisition delivered a commanding performance at the back, guiding his team to a clean-sheet victory.
His efforts, which included 7 clearances, one block, a tackle, and an 87% pass accuracy (58 completed passes), earned him the Man of the Match award and his second Tisini Player of the Week honor.
Ian Omondi – Mathare United (7.6)
He was a rock at the back against Shabana FC, ensuring his team left the Gusii Stadium with all three points and a return to winning ways.
Collins Odhiambo – Tusker FC (7.9)
Odhiambo was instrumental in securing Charles Okere’s squad their first win of the season against Murang’a SEAL.
Named Man of the Match, he created four chances, won four tackles, and completed 22 passes with 71% accuracy.
Jim Owilli – Mara Sugar (7.4)
The left-back was a pillar of strength for the Sugar Millers in their goalless draw with Bidco United, earning his second appearance in the Tisini team.
Junior Nyawir – Mathare United (7.6)
He delivered a stellar performance at Gusii Stadium, helping John Kamau’s side secure a vital three points.
Named Man of the Match, he provided the assist for Dennis Okoth’s winner and made several key clearances to thwart Shabana’s attacks.
Brian Ouru – Mathare United (7.6)
Ouru controlled the midfield against Shabana, remaining composed and resilient to help his team secure the victory.
Henry Juma – Bidco United (8.1)
Despite his team being held to a draw, Juma had an outstanding outing to earn his place in the weekly lineup.
He was a dominant force in a match where Bidco were largely unlucky not to win.
Musa Sheriff – Gor Mahia (7.6)
Sheriff was in scintillating form during Gor Mahia’s 3-0 win over Posta Rangers.
He provided the assist for Ben Stanley’s opener and was a constant menace on the left wing, delivering dangerous crosses that dismantled the opposition’s defense.
Eric Kapaito – Tusker FC (6.4)
Kapaito has now scored twice since his return to Tusker.
His sol0 strike against Murang’a SEAL was decisive, securing his team’s first three points after a turbulent start to the season.
Austin Odhiambo – Gor Mahia (8.0)
After three frustrating games, including two consecutive missed penalties, Odhiambo finally found the back of the net with Gor’s second goal against the Mailmen.
It was a strong overall performance, and the goal seems to have unlocked the very creativity the club needs to reclaim the title this season.
Charles Akonnor – Gor Mahia (Coach of the Week)
The Ghanaian international oversaw his fourth match in charge, a commanding 3-0 win over Posta Rangers.
The former Black Stars coach has now guided the team to three consecutive victories, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only one goal in the process.
The team now sits third on the log with nine points.