Police Clobber AFC Leopards 3-0 as KPL Title Race Swings Back to Gor Mahia

Kenya Police FC delivered a ruthless Matchday 28 performance at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday, dismantling AFC Leopards 3-0 in a result that dramatically reshaped the FKF Premier League title race. Burkina Faso striker Yves Koutiama opened the scoring in just the sixth minute, Eric Zakayo doubled the lead in the 31st minute after a slick assist from Daniel Sakari, and Charles Ouma sealed the rout just before half-time to leave Ingwe fans in stunned silence.

AFC Leopards had entered the fixture brimming with confidence after Gor Mahia stumbled 1-0 to Tusker FC on April 14 at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos, where Joshua Mwakasakaba struck in the 16th minute to hand the Brewers a famous victory. That result had cut Gor's lead to just two points, and a win for Leopards on Saturday would have sent them to the top of the table for the first time this season. Instead, it was the defending champions Police who seized the moment.

Elsewhere on Matchday 28, Mathare United thrashed Bidco United 3-0 at Dandora Stadium to boost their mid-table standing, while Mara Sugar ground out a gritty 1-0 away win at Kariobangi Sharks in Police Stadium. Shabana edged Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 at Gusii Stadium in a tight contest between two sides fighting for a top-five finish, and Tusker played out a goalless draw against Sofapaka at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.

The results leave Gor Mahia firmly in the driving seat at the summit with 58 points from 28 matches, three clear of AFC Leopards on 55 points. Kenya Police, riding a wave of momentum after back-to-back strong results, sit third on 47 points with a game in hand on some rivals. The gap at the top means Leopards now need Gor to slip up significantly in the remaining fixtures if the title race is to go down to the wire.

At the bottom of the table, the picture is growing increasingly bleak for Sofapaka, who remain rooted to the foot of the standings on 17 points after 28 games. Bidco United, on 22 points after their heavy defeat at Dandora, are also deep in the relegation mire. Kariobangi Sharks on 26 points and Ulinzi Stars on 28 points will be nervously looking over their shoulders with the season entering its final stretch.

For Kenyan football fans, the next round of fixtures promises even more drama. The title may be edging towards Gor Mahia, but with Police and Leopards still mathematically in contention and the relegation battle wide open, the closing weeks of the 2025-26 FKF Premier League season are shaping up to be unmissable. Brace yourselves, mashabiki — the best is yet to come!