The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League 2022/2023 season midweek matches as clubs continued to record mixed results as the bourgeoning AFC Leopards registered their third straight win after narrow defeat of 1-0 against Kenya Police at Nyayo National Stadium with Nigerian signing Ojo Olaniyi on target in the 71st minute his fifth of the season since joining.
The win is a blessing in disguise reviving glorious moments for Ingwe after a successive triumph against Bandari of 2-0 and Mathare United’s 2-1 win which has seen them rise to the 7th place with 17 points having played 11 matches, seven points of league leaders Tusker FC and Nzoia United.
39-year-old Boniface Omondi’s Mathare United boys, last on the premier league table recorded their first win of the season with a shock 3-1 comeback victory over Bidco United at Utalii grounds yesterday
Thika-based Bidco’s Peter Nzuki goal lead in the 14th minute was cancelled by Donald Ange in the 37th minute.
In the second half Mathare’s Daniel Otieno scored he second goal on the half-hour mark from a tight angle before Curtis Wekesa wrapped up the scores in the 87th minute.
Despite the success, Mathare is still stuck at the basement of the league and will have to register more wins to move out of the relegation zone.
At Kasarani stadium, Tusker’s leadership was dealt a blow after the brewers were held to a barren draw by Ulinzi Stars.
The bankers KCB were also held to a 1-1 draw by Posta Rangers as they sought to get back to their winning ways against the same team in the return fixture this weekend.
Today, Gor Mahia face of FC Talanta at Kasarani main stadium as they attempt to reduce the gap between them and league leaders.
K’ogalo will awaken the claws after a surprise beating of a 3-1 of Vihiga Bullets at Moi Stadium in Kisumu as in-form striker Benson Omala is expected to show case his prowess before the goal.
Omala, currentlty the KPL top scorer with a total of nine goals will lead the attack against Talanta FC as they hope to patch up from a 2-1 defeat by Bidco United last weekend.