Tusker FC again squandered a golden opportunity to assume command of the FKF Premier League standings after being held to a barren draw against AFC Leopards.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news Ingwe were looking to complete their first double in four years against the Brewers, who have acquired the knack of dominating this fixture in recent times.Gor Mahia custodian dreaming of cup doubleTusker posted a bright start, knowing that defeat would hand their title ambitions a severe dent, with Kenya Police FC being a point ahead at the summit and Gor Mahia breathing down their necks in third and a point behind.The Brewers registered their first meaningful chance in the ninth minute when David Odoyo brilliantly got past his marker to set up Lawrence Luvanda, but the former Vihiga United forward’s effort was straight at Levis Opiyo in goal.##NAJAVA_MECA_8901213##AFC Leopards were gifted a chance in the 16th minute when Brian Opondo failed to convincingly clear the ball with his spilt save, eventually falling to Kaycie Odhiambo, but the custodian recovered well to tip the ball over the bar.Ingwe continued to lay siege on the Brewers’ final third with Christopher Koloti finding Kaycie at the centre of the six-yard box, but the effort was tame, providing Odoyo with easy pickings.STARS ABROAD: Masoud Juma on target as Wanyama makes awaited full debutTusker and AFC Leopards then traded late first-half chances, with Deogracious Ojok struggling to find composure as he blazed his effort over the bar despite being clean through on goal, and Vincent Otieno’s feeble effort forced Odoyo into a routine save.Five minutes after the resumption of the second half, Charles Okere dipped into his bench for a triple sub, bringing on Eric Balecho, John Njuguna, and Luke Namanda in place of Dennis Oguta, Dennis Wanjala and Lawrence Luvanda. ##NAJAVA_MECA_8901239##The changes had no immediate impact as both teams slumped into a lull with little action between both sets of goalmouths.AFC Leopards, who have been struggling for goals in the second half of the season, saw another chance go begging in the 72nd minute when Vincent Otieno found Koloti, but the forward’s heavy touch killed the move with the goal gaping in front of him.Kakamega Homeboyz coach defends goalkeeper after costly error in Mozzart Bet Cup exitIan Simiyu thought he had plundered three points with a last gasp goal but after poking the ball home, he was wrongfully flagged offside with replays showing an AFC Leopards defender keeping him on and touching the ball onto his patch.Tusker settled for a draw to go level on points with Kenya Police at the summit of the log but still remain second with an inferior goal difference. Bidco United 0-0 BandariIn the curtain raiser at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos, Bidco United boosted their survival hopes with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Bandari FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_8901191##Bidco, who were missing their head coach Anthony Akhulia, currently doing duty as the assistant coach with Kenya at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations, moved to within two points of safety.Following the result, Bandari remain eighth with 40 points as they extend their four-match winless run against the Thika-based side.
