Marvin Nabwire’s 89th-minute strike was all Kenya Police needed to edge Bandari 1-0 at the Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa during their FKF Premier League clash on Friday, May 9.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe goal not only stunned a vocal Bandari side but also reignited smiles among Kenya Police fans, as it opened up a five-point lead over defending champions Gor Mahia at the top of the table.##NAJAVA_MECA_8916386##Heading into the match, Etienne Ndayiragije’s side had gone unbeaten in their previous two outings.After a brief stumble earlier this month, the law enforcers have since rebuilt their title charge, capitalizing on slip-ups from close challengers.In their previous meeting, Police comfortably saw off Bandari 3-0—and with the Dockers winning just once in their last five matches across all competitions, Police approached this encounter with confidence.The loss leaves Bandari in eighth place with 40 points from 30 matches—far from the consistency needed for a title push.Kenya targets CHAN spotlight with bid to host opening and closing ceremoniesKCB 0–1 ShabanaOver at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, Keith Imbali’s debut goal for Shabana sealed a 1-0 win over KCB in a hard-fought match.Imbali, who joined Torebobe from Kariobangi Sharks in February, struck in the 78th minute off a Brian Michira delivery.The defeat added to KCB’s woes in 2024, extending their winless run to six matches, including three consecutive losses and a single draw.Coached by Patrick Odhiambo, the Bankers continue to slide further down the standings.##NAJAVA_MECA_8916367##For Shabana, the win was timely. It narrows the gap to just four points behind second-placed Gor Mahia and three behind third-placed Tusker, keeping their continental qualification hopes alive.Nairobi City Stars 3–2 Mara SugarAt Dandora Stadium, Nairobi City Stars secured a crucial 3-2 win over Mara Sugar in their bid to avoid relegation.Goals from Hansel Ochieng, Vincent Owino, and Salim Hamisi earned Simba wa Nairobi a vital three points, while Dennis Cheruiyot bagged a brace for the Millers.Six lessons from Kenya’s early exit at the U-20 AFCONDespite remaining bottom with 27 points, City Stars are now just two points away from 16th-placed Murang’a Seal—offering hope in the tightly contested battle for survival.
