AFC Leopards suffered their first SportPesa League 25/26 loss in six matches as the FKF Mozzart Bet champions Nairobi United ended Shabana’s eight match unbeaten run on Sunday, December 4th, 2025.
AFC Leopards 0 Kakamega Homeboyz 1
AFC Leopards surrendered their premier league after being edged out 0-1 by Kakamega Homeboyz on Sunday evening at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
AFC Leopards came into the fixture sitting joint-top of the table with 24 points and they needed at least a victory to preserve that impressive streak asa determined Honeboyz were out to end a four-match winless run.
The 2023 Mozzart Bet Cup champions capitalised on a defensive lapse to take the lead almost immediately after kick-off.
A miscommunication between defender Musa Oundo and goalkeeper Humphrey Katasi gifted possession to Glen Masava, whose fierce strike was parried back into danger by the former Nzoia Sugar custodian.
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Omollo reacted quickest, unleashing a thunderous finish past Katasi to hand the visitors a dream start.
The result propelled Homeboyz back to the summit of the FKF Premier League standings on 24 points, level with AFC Leopards and Tusker FC.
It also marked a timely return to winning ways for Patrick Odhiambo’s men, snapping a four-match winless run, while AFC Leopards saw their six-game unbeaten streak come to an end.
AFC Leopards vs Kakamega Homeboyz SportPesa League lineups
Homeboyz: Masak, Abungana, Onyango, Thiong’o, Odhiambo, Otieno, Otunga, Mudavadi, Ouma, Omollo, Otanga.
AFC Leopards: Katasi Humphrey, Brian Nyongesa, Randi Bakri, Kayci Odhimabo, Samuel Semo, Mousa Oundo, James Kinyanjui, Bonface Munyendo, Julius Masaba, Tyson Otieno, Victor Omune.
Shabana 1 Nairobi United 3
Nairobi United humiliated Shabana FC 1-3 at their home ground, Gusii Stadium, to record their biggest away win of the SportPesa League match of 2026 season.
Dancan Omalla netted two goals on either side of the half, coupled with a costly Wycliffe Omondi own goal, condemned Shabana to their fourth loss at home this season.
Second-half substitute Brian Michira, making his return after a lengthy spell on the sidelines, stepped up to confidently convert a penalty for Shabana’s consolation goal.
The victory elevates Naibois to ninth on the Log as Shabana missed a chance to go top.
Next for Nairobi United is a fixture against AFC Leopards on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, where the Naibois tactician Nicholas Muyoti faces his old club at the Nyayo National Stadium as the glamour boys will be in a tricky affair at they host record champions Gor Mahia.
Line Ups:
Shabana FC starting Lineup: Stephen Ochieng’, Humphrey Obina , James Mazembe, Wycliffe Omondi, Mark Okola, Byron Otieno, Kevin Omundi,David Odoyo, Derrick Otieno, Ezekiah Omuri, Austin Odongo..
Nairobi United: Ernest Mohamed, Yusuf Mainge, John Otieno, Lennox Ogutu, Kevin Otiende, Brian Omondi, Lesley Otieno, Enock Machaka, Ovella Ochieng’, Michael Karamor, Dancan Omalla
