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FKF After 25 matches played, Tusker FC has overtaken Gor Mahia and moved to position one in the FKF-Kenya premier league. This is after Tusker FC trashed Wazito FC 2 goals to nil yesterday.
Eric Otieno scored the first goal for Tusker in the 12th minute with a brilliant header after a good pass from their winger Luvanda.
In the 27th minute, Luvanda doubled the lead after a brilliant through ball from Sakari. Luvanda dedicated his goal to his late mother who died earlier last month.” I would have loved her to be here to see it.” Luvanda said.
Gor lost two important points on Sunday after Posta Rangers come from behind two times to equalize.
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Now the title race has become tighter and Tusker FC will face Gor Mahia next month to decide who will be declared as league champions of the 2022-2023 premier league season.
FKF – Kenya Premier League, a tight race
If both Tusker FC and Gor Mahia win their remaining matches then Tusker will retain their title since they shall have computed 81 points while Gor Mahia will have 80 points.
In the golden boot race, K’Ogalo striker Benson Omala leads with 23 goals this is after netting a brace against Posta Rangers on Sunday, only 3 goals shy of to record set during the 1976 season.
On Saturday, Tusker FC will extend their point range if they will thrash Nzoia Sugar who is in position three in the league. Gor Mahia will also want to chase Tusker when they will visit the police FC on the same day from 3 pm.
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Other fixtures; Kariobangi Sharks will host Nairobi city stars, Talanta will travel to Mbarak stadium to face home team Bandari FC while Mathare United will host Posta Rangers, Vihiga Bullets who have just won one game in their last 24 matches that they have played will host Kakamega Homeboyz, Ulinzi stars will play against Wazito FC and Sofapaka will host Bidco United.
On Sunday Afc Leopards will face Kcb from 3 pm East Africa time.
