FKFPL Week 20 Preview: Gor Mahia unblemished run halted as Leopards carry on with good run

Police FC hammered Gor Mahia 3-1 to end their 19-game unbeaten streak on Saturday and crush any dreams of the defending champions winning the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) without losing a game for a record third time.Twice, in 1972 and 2015, K’Ogalo won the top flight without registering a loss, and after a solid start to the 2023–24 season, confidence started building that they could repeat the feat.##NAJAVA_MECA_7845178##Yet, a very experienced Police FC side that had a host of former Gor Mahia players had other thoughts.The log leaders took a deserved 1-0 lead into the breather courtesy of Austin Odhiambo’s well-taken goal, but the Law Enforcers returned guns blazing, managing to level through Kenneth Muguna before a brace from Tito Okelo sealed the win for them.The match was played at Police Sacco Stadium on Saturday, with only 500 fans allowed to watch from the stands. AFC Leopards were ruthless against the floundering Kariobangi Sharks, beating them 2-0 at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.After a barren first half, Ingwe found the opener through Victor Omune, who scored from the spot in the 50th minute. Boniface Munyendo doubled the lead a minute later with a beautiful finish.The 12-time champions have now registered four straight wins.Murang’a Seal’s rough patch extended to ten games without a win after visiting Bandari FC snatched a late 2-3 winner. The newcomers have struggled after initially starting the league on a high and have now lost three matches on the trot.Posta Rangers edged out bottom-placed Nzoia Sugar to cut Gor Mahia’s lead to seven points, while Shabana FC picked up a point on the road against Nairobi City Stars.Ulinzi Stars compounded FC Talanta’s troubles with a clinical 1-0 win, while Kakamega Homeboyz FC’s decline continued with a barren 0-0 draw against Muhoroni Youth FC in Kakamega.The week saw the national broadcaster KBC TV join the party, airing two live matches on Saturday.Ulinzi Stars confirm Issa Emuria capture

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