Matchday nine in the Kenya Premier League produced a total of 26 goals, the highest-scoring matchday this season so far. The action included a five-goal thriller in the Mashemeji derby.
Below are the four main talking points from day nine in the Kenya Premier League.
Gor Mahia hunt down Leopards
Once again, Gor Mahia claimed the bragging rights in the mashemeji derby clash against eternal rivals AFC Leopards. After a tense first half, Gor Mahia turned on the style in the second half and put four past a defense that had only conceded trice 8 League matches.
Leopards did pull one back late but the message is clear; There is a lot of work to be done before they can catch up with the league leaders.
Sofapaka make light work of Wazito
Sofapaka ended their three matches run without a win with a 2-1 win over the Kenya Premier League moneybags Wazito FC. Wazito has won just twice this season and despite their fine work in the transfer window, the results are yet to reflect on the pitch.
Wazito fired hired a new coach but is yet to convince. Could the problem be the playing unit?
Ten-man Tusker Denie KCB
For a brief moment on Saturday, Zedekiah Otieno’s KCB was top of the table. The Bankers were beating Tusker at the Afraha Stadium but a late, late equalizer from former Gor Mahia forward Timothy Otieno denied them their chance glory.
For Tusker, it was a valuable point as they continue to pile the pressure on Gor Mahia.
Homeboyz Impressive Home Form Continues
Kakamega Homeboyz beat Western Stima to maintain their good home record this season. The team has only lost once at home which was to Robert Matanos Tusker.
Nicholas Muyoti’s team is now second on the table, just a point behind leaders Gor Mahia.