Record Kenyan league winners Gor Mahia returned to their familiar top spot after a convincing 2-0 victory against champions Kenya Police at the Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
Kakamega Homeboyz are hot on their heels in second place, as newcomers Nairobi United round off the SportPesa League’s top three.
There were 18 goals scored in the eight fixtures across the country over the weekend, with only four teams managing to keep a clean sheet in a thrilling weekend schedule.
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AfricaPicks has a look at the top performers who constitute the SL Team of the week.
In goal, Bryne Omondi of Gor Mahia gets the nod. He made three big saves against Police, keeping yet another clean sheet. Gor have only conceded two goals this season.
Shabana Captain Mark Okola leads the back line. Aside from a solid defensive display to keep Ulinzi out, his first half header was the decisive goal in their 1-0 win.
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Jimmy Owili of Mara Sugar put on an impressive display in their 2-0 win and capped it with a lovely assist for their opening goal.
Paul Ngugi of Murang’a Seal put on another man of the match performance, scoring the equalizer to earn his side a point away at Kakamega Homeboyz.
Bandari FC’s Rajab Omar’s 75% pass accuracy, as well as four key interceptions in their 1-1 draw earn him an entry into the side.
After a goal and assist in Nairobi United’s emphatic 4-2 win against Kariobangi Sharks, Enock Machaka rightfully leads the midfield of the best XI.
Hansel Ochieng’ had the last word as he scored deep into stoppage time to earn APS Bomet an important point in a 1-1 draw against Mathare United.
Gor’s Alpha Onyango had an outstanding game in midfield, controlling proceedings and his composure fueling their overall winning performance.
Up front, Nairobi United’s Michael Karamor spearheads the attack after a wonderful brace to all but seal the three points against Kariobangi Sharks.
Gor forward Felix Oluoch continued his red-hot goal scoring form with his fourth goal of the campaign, taking him to the top of the charts.
Dennis Cheruiyot may have only played a quarter of an hour but he bagged both late goals to gift Mara Sugar their second win of the season, a 2-0 victory against Leopards.
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