Kakamega Homeboyz remains the only unbeaten side thus far in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League after beating record champions Gor Mahia over the weekend in a controversy laden match that summed up officiating in the league recently.In a game week that saw last season’s runners up KCB rise to the top for the first time this season, Police FC continued their resurgence, as Wazito heaped Mathare United’s woes for the season with a 4-1 drubbing at Utalii Grounds.A familiar name at the top.. Remember last season’s first runners up? KCB are the table toppers, at least for now!#KCB #FKFPL #nairobicitystars https://t.co/eelZQTizom— Mozzart Sport Kenya (@MozzartSportKe) December 17, 2021 Reportedly, the referees are yet to be paid under the FKF Caretaker Committee and this would be a recipe for chaos in the league, culminating to match-fixing on the extreme.Who leads the golden boot race? Who leads the golden glove race? What is happening to Mathare United? Finally, a clean sheet for Kenya Police; A recap of the FKFPL game week 10.Title race and special performancesThe title race seems to be slowly taking shape as the league unwinds.Last season’s first runners-up KCB ascended to the top of the log for the first time this season after edging out Nairobi City Stars narrowly in the previous game week.However, they are tied on 21 points with Kakamega Homeboyz who have played a game less, with the rescheduled match set for Thursday this week.Mpira safi tu #AbanaBeingo pic.twitter.com/yWibYbvyFg— Kakamega Homeboyz FC (@FcHomeboyz) December 19, 2021 Homeboyz is the only unbeaten team in the league this season after seeing off Gor Mahia at Bukhungu Stadium over the weekend.After a torrid start, Kenya Police are finally revving up in the FKFPL after recording their third win of the season, topping it with their first clean sheet for the campaign.The fate seems to have been sealed for Vihiga Bullets who are yet to record a win in the league and were condemned to their eighth loss of the season by Ulinzi stars at Nakuru.Golden boot, golden glove raceKariobangi Sharks forward Felix Oluoch continues to lead the scoring chart with six goals despite blanking in the last four matches for his side, netting last in the 3-0 win over Tusker more than a month ago.Clifton Miheso follows Oluoch closely with five goals, with all his goals coming in instances that Police have picked points. The club has not lost a match in which the former Gor Mahia winger has scored, winning against Nzoia, Kariobangi Sharks, and Bidco as he scored, and drawing against Gor Mahia.FKFPL Top ScorersFelix Oluoch – 6 (@k_sharksfc)Clifton Miheso – 5 (@kenyapolicefc)Joseph Waithera – 4 (@FC_Sofapaka)Brian Marita – 4 (@posta_rangers)— OptaKe (@ke_opta) December 20, 2021 The race for the golden glove is a tight one also, with three goalkeepers tied on five clean sheets each.Kakamega Homeboyz’s Godfrey Oputi, Nairobi City Stars’ Jacob Osano, and KCB’s Gabriel Andika have all prevented opponents from scoring in five matches this season.Last season’s golden glove winner James Saruni has managed three clean sheets despite featuring in fewer games, with Ulinzi’s other goalkeeper Stephen Otieno managing two.OfficiatingIn the absence of TV matches as well as the absence of committees to oversee complaints such as those of poor officiating, there is a likelihood that the level of refereeing in the country will go down.Already, there have been numerous calls on the state of officiating in the league since the FKF Caretaker Committee took over the running of the league, with the most recent one coming in the match pitting Gor Mahia and Kakamega Homeboyz where Homeboyz were awarded a controversial penalty.Refs in the FKFPL, NSL, Div One, just like the clubs aren’t getting their money. And you are wondering why officiating is at an all-time low?— Japheth Mutinda (@JaphMutinda) December 19, 2021 The same has also been seen in other matches recently, notably also in the Kariobangi Sharks and Nairobi City Stars match, among others.Mathare UnitedEverything seems to be going from bad to worse for Mathare United, and Sunday’s loss to Wazito FC is a complete reflection of what is happening at the club.On the wake of the loss, reports emerged that a section of the players missed the game and instead opted to feature in a tournament on the same day that their team was getting hammered.On several occasions, Mathare United tactician Ezekiel Sachi Akwana has told Mozzart Sport that the situation at the club is critical and the players are not turning up for training.
