FKF Premier League: Kapaito’s Hat-Trick and Muguna’s Birthday Brilliance Headline Team of the Week

• The FKF Premier League match day 17 Team of the Week is out
• Tusker FC features prominently after their resounding 5-0 win over KCB
• Gor Mahia leads the league unbeaten after the end of the first leg

The Football Kenya Federation Premier League Team of the Week for match day 17 has been released.

Tusker FC dominated the selections following their impressive 5-0 victory against KCB.

The match's star, Eric Kapaito, secured his place in the Team of the Week with a remarkable hat-trick.

Defender Levin Joseph and goalkeeper Brian Bwire joined him, contributing to Tusker's resounding win, as reported by FKF.

After the festive season break, league action resumed with thrilling fixtures to conclude the first leg.

Gor Mahia, the league leaders, maintained their unbeaten record with a narrow 1-0 victory against Posta Rangers on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Defender Kennedy Onyango, scorer of the decisive 39th-minute goal, earned his Team of the Week spot. Gor Mahia comfortably tops the league with 37 points, having won 10 matches and drawn seven

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In another match, Muhoroni Youth secured a 1-0 victory over Shabana FC at the Raila Odinga Homa Bay Stadium. Clinton Mumo, the solid Muhoroni defender, was rightfully named in the Team of the Week. This crucial win places Muhoroni just 4 points above the relegation zone in 14th with 18 points,

Kenneth Muguna, celebrating his birthday, played a pivotal role in Kenya Police's 3-0 triumph over Kakamega Homeboyz at the Police Sacco Stadium. Muguna's contribution, alongside goals from Musa Mohamed and Tito Okello, pushed Police within three points of Homeboyz in the league standings.

At the Ruaraka Stadium, Nairobi City Stars showcased a commanding 3-0 win over FC Talanta, with goals from Mohamed Bajaber, Robinson Asenwa, and Samuel Kapen. Asenwa and Kapen's contributions secured their places in the Team of the Week, propelling City Stars to the second spot in the league with 30 points.

On Sunday, January 7, 2024, AFC Leopards secured a crucial 1-0 win against Ulinzi Stars at the Nyayo National Stadium, thanks to a 13th-minute goal from Oundo Moussa, as reported by Pulse Sports. Oundo also earned his spot in the Team of the Week.

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Adding to the impressive performances is Sofapaka striker Jacob Onyango, a key player in Batoto ba Mungu’s 3-0 win over Bindo United at the Kenyatta Stadium under the guidance of new head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno.

The FKF Premier League continues to deliver thrilling moments, and these outstanding players have rightfully earned their places in the prestigious Team of the Week.

Zico appointed by Sofapaka

Sports Brief reported when Sofapaka appointed Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno as their new head coach.

The decision to bring in Zico was seen as a strategic move by Batoto ba Mungu to stabilise their performance after a torrid start to the 2023/24 campaign.

The former Gor Mahia coach's arrival even prompted a reshuffle in the coaching staff.