Tusker FC climbed to the summit of the FKF Premier League standings after edging Nairobi City Stars in a rain-soaked encounter at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.Following Kenya Police FC’s 1-0 loss to Ulinzi Stars on Friday and Gor Mahia’s 1-1 draw with Sofapaka on Saturday, the Brewers knew that a win would send them top—and they delivered, overcoming Simba wa Nairobi.##NAJAVA_MECA_8868119##Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News!!!City Stars, on the other hand, came into the match in desperate need of points. The team remains rooted at the bottom of the table and is at serious risk of relegation. Only a win would have eased their fears, but it wasn’t to be.Things went south early for City Stars in the 5th minute when their former left-back, Dennis Wanjala, spotted keeper Edwin Mukolwe off his line and audaciously beat him with a long-range effort.Shabana spank FC Talanta as Muranga Seal, Kariobangi Sharks share spoilsIn the 23rd minute, Lawrence Luvanda nearly made it 2-0, but his rasping shot narrowly missed the target. Deogratious Ojok squandered another opportunity in the 32nd minute, and Luvanda wasted yet another chance just before the break.Nine minutes into the second half, City Stars were reduced to ten men when defender Wycliffe Omondi picked up two quick yellow cards and was sent off. From then on, it was all Tusker.FIFA U17 WCQ: Junior Starlets fall to Cameroon in home first-legCity Stars had a rare chance in the 73rd minute, but Dennis Oalo’s shot was blocked by the defenders. Tusker managed to preserve their advantage to get the three points.With the win, Tusker FC now lead the table with 51 points, Kenya Police FC follow with 49, while Gor Mahia, who have a game in hand, sit third with 47 points.Bidco United stun Mathare United to move out of relegation zoneDennis Wanjala’s winner for Tusker against Nairobi City Stars#FootballKE pic.twitter.com/7HrKASs5OT— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) April 20, 2025
