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Leopards, Gor fire blanks in season's first Mashemeji Derby
AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia played out a 0-0 draw in a Kenyan Premier League Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, marking the first time the fierce rivals have clashed since 2024.
The match saw both sides create numerous chances but fail to break the deadlock, at a fully packed Nyayo Stadium.
Miles away in Machakos, Police FC shot one past Posta Rangers to reclaim the top spot on the Premier League log, with 48 points – five more than Gor, and one second-placed Tusker FC.
Shabana FC who were ruthless against visitors Murang’a SEAL at the Gusii Stadium, thrashing them 3-0 to jump to sixth with 37 points, level with Leopards who however enjoy a superior goal difference.
Elsewhere, KCB FC were held to a 2-2 draw by hosts Kakamega Homeboyz in another FKF-P L match Sunday afternoon at the Mumias Sports Complex, Kakamega County.
In the Mashemeji fiesta, the early spell was characterized by high intensity, with the charged crowd adding the necessary spice for arguably the biggest local derby.
AFC Leopards earned an early free-kick in the second minute after Beja Hassan was fouled, but would not convert it meaningfully. Moments later, Ovella Ochieng went down following a tough challenge during a counterattack from the right wing.
In the sixth minute, Kelly Madada was fouled just outside the box, giving AFC Leopards a dangerous free-kick. Ovella took the shot but sent it over the bar, leaving fans in frustration.
Source: Citizen Digital
