Dugger Delivers as Tusker Edge Mara Sugar to Halt Losing Run

Tusker FC finally found the response they desperately needed. After back-to-back defeats to Kenya Police and Gor Mahia, the Brewers travelled to Awendo knowing nothing less than a win would steady their 2025/26 FKF Premier League campaign. They delivered, grinding out a crucial 1-0 victory over a stubborn Mara Sugar side on Saturday afternoon.

The game’s decisive moment arrived in the 28th minute, and it was crafted with the efficiency and composure Tusker had been lacking in recent weeks. A flowing move sliced through Mara Sugar’s defensive block before Thomas Omolle Dugger applied the finishing touch, guiding his effort past the keeper to hand the visitors a deserved lead. It was a goal that settled Tusker early and set the rhythm for a dominant first half.

At the break, Tusker made a key tactical tweak as David Polepole replaced Cliff Oruko to add stability in the centre of the pitch. That shift paid off as the Brewers showed more control and patience after the restart. On the hour mark, Yakeen Muteheli came on for Curtis Wekesa, injecting fresh legs and tempo into the wide channels.

Mara Sugar, to their credit, refused to fold. They pushed forward in spells and forced Tusker to stay switched on defensively. The Brewers handled that pressure well, closing down danger early and keeping goalkeeper Amani largely untested. Brandon Obiero was shown a yellow card in the 80th minute for delaying play, but even that did little to shake Tusker’s discipline.

As the game edged towards full-time, head coach made a smart double change to close out the result. Chrispine Erambo and Ian Simiyu came on for Fabian Adikiny and goal scorer Dugger, adding fresh energy in both midfield and attack to help secure the narrow lead.

When the final whistle went, Tusker walked off with three massive points—points that not only stop their slide but also restore belief ahead of a demanding run of fixtures. The result may not have been flashy, but it was full of intention, structure and maturity. Exactly what a title-chasing side needs in tough moments.

Sofapaka 0-0 APS Bomet — Bomet Fight, Hold On, and Keep Their Momentum Rolling

APS Bomet capped off an impressive week with a well-earned 0-0 draw against Sofapaka at Dandora Stadium, adding to their shock 4-1 demolition of Gor Mahia and fresh off an Ksh11 million sponsorship boost.

Sofapaka dominated the early proceedings, carving out several clear chances—most notably two near misses from Dennis Nganga. But Bomet stood tall. Their defensive structure held firm, Bob Cetric produced heroic saves, and Edward Masembe cleared off the line to deny what looked like a guaranteed opener.

The second half swung dramatically when Sofapaka lost Japheth Mzungu to a red card, and later Shaibu, reducing Batoto ba Mungu to nine men. With the numerical advantage, Bomet grew more threatening, using their substitutions to inject purpose and width into their attacks. Sofapaka, however, remained organised and showed admirable grit to survive wave after wave of pressure.

In the end, neither side found the breakthrough. Sofapaka earned applause for their resistance, while Bomet walked away with a valuable point that edges them closer to safety. For a team riding the confidence of a big win and major financial boost, the resilience on display in Nairobi underscored their growing belief.