- SportPesa League Round 6 produced a season-high 23 goals across nine fixtures, taking the cumulative tally to 107.
- AFC Leopards became the league’s only unbeaten side following Migori Youth’s 2–1 defeat to Mara Sugar.
- Late drama defined Gameweek 6, with eight goals scored from the 75th minute onwards.
Round 6 delivered the most productive round of the 2026/27 SportPesa League season so far, with 23 goals recorded across nine fixtures.
The weekend was characterised by late winners, dramatic comebacks, significant individual performances and important developments in the league standings.
AFC Leopards retained their unbeaten status, Bandari finally registered their first victory, while Nairobi United and Mombasa United remained the only teams without a win.
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AFC Leopards remain the only side yet to taste defeat
Migori Youth’s 2–1 defeat to Mara Sugar brought an end to their unbeaten run, leaving AFC Leopards as the only side yet to suffer a loss in the 2026/27 SportPesa League.
AFC Leopards maintained their unbeaten start after being held to a goalless draw by 3K FC at Moi Stadium in Embu. Fred Ambani’s side have now drawn four of their six matches, with their other two ending in victory.
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Sportpesa League Round 6 produces the highest goal return of the season
The 23 goals scored across nine fixtures made Gameweek 6 the most productive round of the 2026/27 SportPesa League season so far.
It surpassed the previous highest return of 20 goals recorded in Gameweeks 1 and 5. With an average of 2.56 goals per match, the latest round took the season’s cumulative tally to 107 goals after six gameweeks.
KCB make it back-to-back victories with ten men
KCB secured a 1–0 victory over APS Bomet despite playing the final stages with ten men following Amatton Samunya’s 75th-minute red card.
Jim Owili struck in the 93rd minute, assisted by Joshua Onyango, to secure maximum points.Remarkably, this was the second consecutive gameweek in which KCB had secured maximum points despite having a player sent off.
Having achieved the same feat in Gameweek 5 when the bankers saw Baron Ochieng sent off against Gor Mahia.
Bandari finally break their winless run as two clubs remain without a victory
Bandari registered their first victory of the 2026/27 SportPesa League season after edging Tusker 1–0 at Mbaraki Sports Club. Derrick Nsibambi scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute, with Alex Kipruto providing the assist.
The result ended Bandari’s wait for maximum points and leaves Nairobi United and Mombasa United as the only two clubs yet to record a league victory after six gameweeks.
Gor Mahia’s late response exposes Nairobi United’s inability to close out matches
Nairobi United once again failed to protect an advantage, allowing Gor Mahia to rescue a point through Alpha Onyango’s 87th-minute equaliser in their 1–1 draw at Wangu’ru Stadium.
Joseph Seremba had given Nairobi United the lead in the 14th minute, but goalkeeper Bernard Jairo’s costly error presented Onyango with the opportunity to level matters.
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The result echoed Nairobi United’s opening-day experience against KCB, when they also surrendered a lead in a 2–2 draw.
Having led 1–0 at half-time, Nairobi United conceded twice in the second half before KCB eventually found a 95th-minute equaliser through Geoffrey Onyango.
Dropping points from winning positions in both matches raises questions about Nairobi United’s game management and ability to see out results.
Shabana survive Mombasa United comeback as Kenya Police fight back from two goals down
Shabana and Kenya Police were involved in two contrasting comebacks during Round 6, with both matches demonstrating the importance of responding under pressure.
At Mbaraki, Shabana established a two-goal advantage through Brian Ogutu’s 43rd-minute strike and Kevin Omundi’s 59th-minute goal.
Mombasa United responded through Dennis Mabeya’s 71st-minute penalty before Rashidi Shentembo Waziri drew them level in the 80th minute. However, Derrick Oketch struck in the 82nd minute to restore Shabana’s advantage and secure a 3–2 victory.
At Bukhungu, Kenya Police faced a different challenge after falling two goals behind Kakamega Homeboyz. Thomas Omolle opened the scoring in the fourth minute before Ibrahim Joshua Mwakasaba doubled the hosts’ lead in the 60th minute.
Police fought back, but Nana Kusi Asante restored Homeboyz’s two-goal cushion. Christophe Ouattara then scored in the 90th minute to earn Police a 2–2 draw.
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Late goals prove decisive in a dramatic round of fixtures
Gameweek 6 demonstrated the importance of maintaining concentration until the final whistle, with several late goals directly influencing results.
Jim Owili struck in the 93rd minute to hand KCB a 1–0 victory over APS Bomet, while Christophe Ouattara scored in the 90th minute to earn Kenya Police a 2–2 draw against Kakamega Homeboyz.
Alpha Onyango’s 87th-minute equaliser rescued a point for Gor Mahia against Nairobi United, while Derrick Oketch’s 82nd-minute strike secured Shabana’s 3–2 victory over Mombasa United.
Mark Mwaniki also scored in the 88th minute to earn Murang’a SEAL a share of the spoils against Ulinzi Stars.
Sportpesa League collated Round 6 results
KCB 1-0 APS Bomet
Shabana 3-2 Mombasa United
Mara Sugar 2-1 Migori Youth
3K FC 0-0 AFC Leopards
Bandari 1-0 Tusker
KK Homeboyz 2-2 Kenya Police
Posta Rangers 2-1 Mathare United
Murang’a SEAL 2-2 Ulinzi Stars
Gor Mahia 1-1 Nairobi United