KPL Highlights: Gor Mahia widens the KPL table while zoo holds AFC Leopards

Kariobangi Sharks, Bandari, Sofapaka and Gor Mahia registered wins in midweek SportPesa Premier League matches played across different venues. 

1. Mathare United 2-3 Kariobangi Sharks 

Kariobangi Sharks grabbed the Slum Derby bragging rights by edging Mathare United 3-2 in an entertaining match played at the MISC Kasarani.Sharks scored through last season’s MVP Erick Kapaito, new boy Julius Masaba who joined the team from NSL side Kibera BlackStars and Duke Abuya while Mathare scored through veteran Clifford Alwanga and youngster Cliff Nyakeya.

2. Vihiga United 0-2 Bandari 

The Dockers grabbed the three maximum points in Bukhungu courtesy of goals by William Wadri and custodian Faruk Shikhalo.

3.  Chemelil Sugar C 0-2 Gor Mahia 

Gor Mahia solidified their lead at the top with a comfortable 2-0 over Chemelil in Kisumu courtesy of goals from Kenneth Muguna and Samuel Onyango.

4.  AFC Leopards 1-1 Zoo FC

AFC Leopards once again dropped points in stoppage time as Zoo skipper Johnstone Ligare rose high to head in, cancelling Paul Were’s early goal as the team shared spoils at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

5. Sofapaka 2-0 Western Stima 

Sofapaka eased past Western 2-0 in an early kick-off match played at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. Kepha Aswani opened the scoring and John Avire finished the job to ensure Batoto Ba Mungu grab the maximum points.