AFC Leopards delivered an impressive 4-1 triumph over Tusker FC at Dandora Stadium on Wednesday, halting the Brewers’ four-game winning streak.Under the guidance of Fred Ambani, Ingwe headed to the game with a win in the last five games and were to stump authority under the interim gaffer.Ovella Ochieng, Sydney Lokale, Victor Omune and Boniface Munyendo scored for Leopards while Boban Zirintusa grabbed a consolation for the beer makers##NAJAVA_MECA_8564162##Tusker, aiming to extend their winning run to five games, stuck to their regular starting lineup for the third consecutive match, except for David Odoyo, who returned from injury to take a spot on the bench.Meanwhile, Leopards introduced Kelly Madada in the starting lineup for the first time, with Victor Omune beginning as a substitute.Lewis Bandi wore the captain’s armband, while Sydney Lokale spearheaded the attack.AFC Leopards asserted their dominance early, dictating the tempo from the opening whistle. Their pressure nearly bore fruit in the 16th minute when Lokale’s close-range shot forced a spectacular save from Tusker’s goalkeeper, Joseph Ochuka.NSL Wrap: Luanda Villa soar to victory as MOFA stumbles in quest to promotionDespite numerous opportunities, Leopards had to wait until the closing moments of the first half to find the breakthrough.In added time before the interval, Leopards were awarded a penalty. Although Ochuka denied Lokale’s initial attempt, Ovella reacted swiftly to slot home the rebound, giving the away side a 1-0 advantage at the break.The second half saw Leopards maintain their intensity, doubling their lead in the 53rd minute. Lokale redeemed himself with a composed finish following a clever setup by Madada.The visitors showed no signs of slowing down as Madada continued to impress, delivering another precise assist in the 63rd minute. Substitute Omune capitalized on the opportunity, netting Leopards’ third goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_48911##The beer makers defense struggled to cope with Leopards’ relentless attacks, and the onslaught continued in the 79th minute. Munyendo capitalized on a chaotic goalmouth scramble to notch the fourth goal for the visitors.The Brewers managed a consolation goal in the 85th minute when substitute Zirintusa found the target.However, it was insufficient to mount a comeback, as Leopards secured a commanding 4-1 victory.The result serves as a major confidence boost for AFC Leopards, who will aim to sustain this momentum in their upcoming matches. Meanwhile, Tusker must regroup quickly to address their defensive lapses and stay on course for their title aspirations.Kenyan club terminates contract of defender after stealing five bootsIn Machakos, Gor Mahia squandered a golden opportunity to close the gap on league leaders KCB, conceding a stoppage-time equalizer from Mathew Tegisi as Shabana forced a 1-1 draw.The defending champions had taken the lead in the 48th minute when Christopher Ochieng found the back of the net after a goalless first half. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8566355##Gor appeared poised for their fourth win in five matches, but the game took a dramatic turn after Enock Morrison’s reckless foul earned him a red card. Shabana capitalized on the numerical advantage, with former Gusii striker Tegisi slotting the ball past an advancing Gad Mathew in the 94th minute.The draw leaves Gor Mahia fourth in the standings with 18 points, tied with archrivals AFC Leopards. Shabana sits seventh, just a point behind, with 17.Kenyan midfielder signs new deal with Swedish clubElsewhere, Posta Rangers and Kakamega Homeboyz played out a late 1-1 stalemate. Moses Shumah gave Kakamega the lead in the 85th minute, only for Brian Otieno to equalize four minutes later.At Kinoru Stadium, Ulinzi Stars and Bandari also shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw. Izzadin Ramadan scored for Bandari, while Brian Odera’s own goal handed Ulinzi a point.
