The Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) week 28 saw the title race become clearer in a while as Gor Mahia opened a four-point gap at the top.At the other extreme end, the quest for survival did not witness much activity as both Wazito FC and Mathare United lost their respective games.As for Vihiga Bullets FC, the dice was cast a long time ago. Barring any calamity, they will return to the National Super League (NSL) next season.It was also a week that AFC Leopards coach Patrick Aussems openly admitted that their focus is now on the Mozzart Bet Cup.Ingwe have thrown in the towel After losing to Ulinzi Stars 1-0 at Nyayo Stadium, AFC Leopards coach Patrick Aussems admitted that he made a lot of changes in the squad with an aim of planning for their semifinal match against Kakamega Homeboyz in the Mozzart Bet Cup.The Belgian further stated that he could use the upcoming Mashemeji Derby for the same purpose.Tusker stumble against resilient City Stars as Ulinzi Stars humble IngweUnderstandably, the team’s chances of winning the league title, a feat they last achieved 25 years ago, are zilch with the only opportunity of winning silverware this season being the Mozzart Bet Cup.Still, you can’t blinkEven after opening a four-point gap between them and closest title rivals Tusker FC, Gor Mahia still cannot breathe easy.The coach Johnathan McKinstry’s side became the first team to cross the 60-point mark with 62 points.K’Ogalo labored to edge a stubborn Mathare United 2-1 on a day Tusker FC slipped at Nairobi City Stars, settling for a barren draw at their Ruaraka backyard.Gor floor Mathare to open four point gap over stuttering Tusker##NAJAVA_MECA_7226375##Nzoia Sugar FC who are still keeping up with the pace, and are five points off the top, are now third on the log standings, having won 1-0 against Talanta FC.A look at the games remaining for both Tusker and Gor Mahia, including a duel between the sides, you can tell why the K’Ogalo legion are not popping up champagne just yet.Wake up, Sports KenyaKenya will jointly bid to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside neighbors Uganda and Tanzania.Yet, the rains are reminding us that our main stadiums are in a bad shape. A section of the Kasarani Stadium is currently unplayable. The same story can be told of overused Nyayo National Stadium.It goes without saying that Sports Kenya, the body mandated to tender for our sporting facilities, have a lot of work to do, and they need to be woken up.
