AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia draw in 96th Mashemeji derby

Photo Credit: Football Kenya Federation

Kenyan giants AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia battled to a 0-0 draw in the latest edition of the Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.

While many anticipated a game of goals from the first meeting between the two sides this season, the game produced no goals despite a sold out crowd at Nyayo Stadium for the FKF Premier League clash.

The derby kicked off in a great tempo with both sides going hard at each other and it was record champions Gor Mahia who nearly scored when Joshua Onyango fired in a ferocious shot that hit Samuel Semo from an Enock Morrison freekick.

In the 28th minute, Shariff Musa unleashed a powerful shot that forced Ingwe custodian Levis Opiyo into a fine save, with K'Ogalo scrambling to take advantage of the rebound before Ingwe’s defense cleared the danger. Five minutes later, Boniface Munyendo found himself with a golden opportunity to put Ingwe ahead after receiving a well-weighted cutback from Samuel Semo. However, he rifled his effort off target.

At Gusii Stadium, Shabana FC continued with their fine run of form at home following a 3-0 victory against struggling Murang'a Seal. Ezekiel Omuri put Tore Bobe ahead on the 23rd minute for a 1-0 lead at half-time.

In the second half, Austine Odongo grabbed a brace in the 46th and 56th minutes respectively to hand the Kisii-based Glamour Boys the ninth win of the campaign.

Kenya Police kept their lead at top of the 16-team table following a 1-0 win. Harambee Stars youngster Mohammed Bajaber scored the all-important goal in the second half.

League Table

	GP	Points
Police FC	25	48
Tusker	25	47
Gor Mahia	24	43
KCB	25	40
AFC Leopards	24	37
Shabana	25	37
Bandari	25	36
Kakamega Homeboyz	25	35
Sofapaka	25	33
Mathare United	25	30
Mara Sugar	25	28
Kariobangi Sharks	25	28
Ulinzi Stars	25	28
Talanta FC	25	26
Posta Rangers	25	25
Muranga	25	24
Bidco United	25	23
Nairobi City	25	23

• The bottom two teams are relegated to the Super League.

• The 16th place team qualifies for a relegation playoff where they will face the third place finisher from the Super League.