Murang’a Seal 1–0 Kenya Police
Murang’a Seal produced one of the biggest upsets of the day, defeating defending champions Kenya Police 1–0 at home. Joe Waithira scored the decisive goal shortly after the 15th minute, securing Seal’s first league win since early November and halting Police’s momentum in the title race. The loss is a setback for Kenya Police, who must recover quickly to maintain their position near the top of the table.
Implications:
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Murang’a Seal move into 12th place, boosting their survival prospects.
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Kenya Police remain among the league leaders but face increased pressure to regain consistency.
AFC Leopards 2–1 Ulinzi Stars
AFC Leopards claimed a narrow 2–1 victory over Ulinzi Stars in a closely contested match.
AFC Leopards took the lead just before the halftime whistle when Tyson Otieno found the net in stoppage time.
Ulinzi Stars responded early in the second half through their star striker, Paul Okoth, who levelled the score in the 50th minute with a powerful header from a set-piece. The match remained deadlocked and highly physical until the 89th minute when substitute Victor Otieno curled in a stunning late winner.
The win is crucial for Leopards as they aim to secure a spot in continental competitions and stay within reach of the league leaders.
Implications:
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AFC Leopards maintain their position among the top contenders.
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Ulinzi Stars remain in the lower end of the table and must improve to avoid a relegation battle.
Kariobangi Sharks 1–0 Bidco United
Kariobangi Sharks secured a 1–0 victory over Bidco United in a tight contest. The three points give the Sharks a much-needed 3 points as they languish at the very bottom of the league, and also signified just their 2nd win this season.
Implications:
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Sharks' struggles of the season continue despite the win, they sit 18th with 11 points so far this campaign.
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Bidco United remain in the lower half and faces pressure to pick up points in upcoming matches.
League Table Context
Gor Mahia returned to the top of the table with a 1–0 win on 17 December, holding 23 points, two ahead of a closely packed group including KCB, Kenya Police, Tusker, Posta Rangers, and AFC Leopards. The results from 18 December, particularly the police’s defeat, have tightened the title race and made every fixture in the closing stages critical.
Mid-table club Murang’a Seal have gained breathing space, while Kariobangi Sharks, Ulinzi Stars and Bidco United remain at risk in the relegation zone.
Key Takeaways
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Murang’a Seal’s victory over Kenya Police injects unpredictability into the title race.
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AFC Leopards remain competitive at the top.
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Kariobangi Sharks will need to turn their season a full 180 to survive.
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The title race is more open than ever, with Gor Mahia narrowly leading and other contenders pressing.
