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FootballFKF Premier League: Kapaito, Bajaber and Omwando Headline Round 18 Team of the Week
- The FKF Premier League round 18 Team of the Week is out!
- Newly-coached Shabana FC thumped bottom placed-Nzoia Sugar 5-2
- Reigning champions Gor Mahia extended their unbeaten streak
The Football Kenya Federation Premier League round 18 Team of the Week has been released.
Defending champions Gor Mahia continued their impressive unbeaten run, clinching a hard-fought 1-0 win against Kariobangi Sharks at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
K'Ogalo's unbeaten streak extended to 18 games with 40 points.
Gor Mahia manager Johnathan McKinstry expressed his satisfaction after the result.
"It is a sign of a team with something special in their character. However, I felt some referee decisions against us were not fair. We have won, and I'm convinced we are doing well," as reported by the Nation.
Under the guidance of new coach Sammy 'Pamzo' Omollo, Shabana made an impressive debut by defeating bottom-placed Nzoia Sugar 5-2 at Sudi Stadium in Bungoma County. The Kisii-based club climbed to 16th with 17 points, tied with Sofapaka but with a better goal difference.
Former champions Tusker FC continued their resurgence with a 3-1 victory over Sofapaka at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. Fabian Adikiny, Eric Kapaito, and David Odoyo found the net for Tusker, who now sit third on the log with 31 points.
In other matches, Nairobi City Stars reclaimed the second spot with 33 points after a first-half strike from Mohamed Bajaber secured a victory against Posta Rangers.
At Ulinzi Sports Complex, Ulinzi Stars and KCB played to a goalless draw, maintaining their struggles in the top-flight league, as reported by FKF.
Kenya Police secured a 1-0 victory over Bidco United at Thika Sub County Stadium, while FC Talanta edged out Murang'a Seal with a solitary goal at SportPesa Arena in Muranga Country.
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FootballKey players in the mentioned fixtures all featured in the Team of the Week.
Here are the match week 19 fixtures in East African Time
Friday, January 19, 2024
Sofapaka v Kakamega Homeboyz – 3pm (Machakos Stadium)
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Bandari FC v Kariobangi Sharks – 3pm (Mbaraki Grounds)
Shabana FC v Ulinzi Stars – 3pm (Raila Odinga Stadium)
Kenya Police FC v Nzoia Sugar – 3pm (Police Sacco Stadium)
Gor Mahia v Tusker FC – 3pm (Machakos Stadium)
Sunday, January 21, 2024
FC Talanta v Bidco United – 1pm (Machakos Stadium)
KCB FC v Muhoroni Youth – 3pm (Police Sacco Stadium)
AFC Leopards v Nairobi City Stars – 3pm (Bukhungu Stadium)
Posta Rangers v Murang’a Seal – 4pm (Machakos Stadium)
Four teams to skip 2024 FKF Cup
Sports Brief on January 10, 2024, reported that four Kenya Premier League clubs will skip the 2024 FKF Cup.
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FootballThe tournament is held annually and grants the winners a pathway to entry into the CAF Confederation Cup.
36 clubs confirmed participation in this year’s edition, set to kick off on January 27, 2024.