The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB FC) coach Robert ‘The Lion’ Matano returned with a roar leading the bankers to a hard-fought SportPesa Premier League 1-0 win over his former side, AFC Leopards at the Mi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi on Thursday, February 26th, 2026.
A result that severely dented Ingwe’s hopes of ending their 28-year wait for a league title eaves AFC Leopards six points adrift of log leaders and arch rivals Gor Mahia with 13 games left till the curtains come falling on the season.
The Bankers secured victory through David Sakwa, who rose highest to guide the ball into the net five minutes after the hour mark, after Kevin Etemesi whipped in a cross inside the box to find Sakwa, who headed into the back of the net to give the Robert Matano boys’ a deserved lead and silence the Leopards. faithful.
With the result, Leopards have lost ground in the title race as they remain second on the log with 40 points, while KCB rose to eighth with 32 points.
