New signing Mohamed Bajaber was on target as Kenya Police edged Bidco United 2-0 at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos to go three points clear at the summit of the FKF Premier League table. Signed for a million shillings from Nairobi City Stars in the course of the week, Bajaber needed 69 minutes to open his goal account at his new work station. The attacking midfielder, who had netted four goals at City Stars in the season before the move, drove a loose ball in the box with his left foot to take his tally to five in the season. Second half substitute David Simiyu put the match beyond the reach of the Thika-based club with the second goal in the 73rd minute. The former KCB man cut in from the left side before bending the ball past the fully-stretching Daniel Odiwuor. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8711019##While Police, who are now unbeaten in 13 matches, went clear at the top, Bidco remain second from bottom and winless in nine matches. Sweet victory for Ingwe Still in the title race, AFC Leopards kept their hopes alive following their 2-1 win over debutants Mara Sugar at the Awendo Green Stadium. South Sudan captain and defender Peter Maker gave Ingwe the lead in the 25th minute with Noah Jagongo restoring parity in the 59th minute. Title race getting tougher for KCB as bankers surrender three points to ten-man SofapakaKayci Odhiambo struck, the winning goal for Ingwe, from the spot in the 81st minute after Mara goalkeeper Felix Adoyo brought Maxwell Otieno down in the box. Following the win, Ingwe trail Police by eight points and could slice the gap to five if they win the game in hand. Bandari humbled Barely days after accusing teams of bringing sub-standard footballs at Mbaraki Stadium, Bandari have been humbled after suffering a 3-2 defeat to FC Talanta in front of home fans.Bandari dominated the headlines in the course of the week after coach Kennedy Odhiambo accused Sofapaka and other unnamed teams of showing up at Mbaraki with ‘supermarket footballs’.His outburst forced Sofapaka to release a statement with pundits chipping in and offering contrasting opinions on the topic.Sofapaka hits back at Ken Odhiambo over ‘supermarket balls’ jab after Bandari lossDays after the accusation, Odhiambo and Bandari have been floored by the relegation-threatened Talanta to drop points in the title race.Former Bandari centre back Benard Odhiambo returned to serve his former side bitterness as he opened the scores in the 14th minute. Red-hot striker Emmanuel Osoro and Cyprian Mang’eni added the extras for Talanta with Beja Nyamawi and Tanui Emoni being on target for the host. Return of WamalwaElsewhere, Ulinzi Stars returned to winning ways after edging Murang’a Seal 2-1 at the St.Sebastian Park.Pamzo lauds team’s character after Sharks drawVeteran striker Oscar Wamalwa announced his return to the top flight, after several seasons out, with a double that inspired Ulinzi to their sixth win of the season.Joseph Waithira had given Murang’a the lead in the first half but Wamalwa had other thoughts as he struck twice in the second half to get the job done for the visitors.
